Analysis of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs through a Sociology Lens

The signature assignment is a three (3) to four (4) page paper with cited research on the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

Don’t just write your paper in response to the questions. Instead, you need to synthesize this material into an essay. Begin the paper with an introduction that includes a thesis statement. Then address each of the questions in the body of the essay while connecting them to the thesis. Finally, provide a conclusion for the essay as a whole.

What is the purpose of the organization? What types of cultural values drive its mission?

What are the main cultures and subcultures that you note in this organization? How do these groups interact within the organization?

Does this group appear to be representative of American society as a whole? If not, in what ways does it vary?

How has technology shaped the interactions and behaviors of members of this organization?

You are required to use at least 2 outside sources even if you select an organization that you are part of.