Question: How does sociology explain the 'social glue' that binds social groups together?

HINT: You might like to think about social cohesion, solidarity, integration or social structures.

Things to pay attention to
Your essay must be well researched (i.e. you should consult 6-8 academic sources) and written logically, coherently and in formal academic language. Pay particular attention to spelling and grammar.

You can use class discussions to raise any ideas you like and to discuss ways in which you might approach the essay. However, the essay you submit must be your own work. Please contact the subject coordinator and familiarise yourself with the University's plagiarism guidelines if you are uncertain of anything in this regard.

You can use some of the subject materials as references to support your essay, but remember that one of the purposes of an essay is for you to read widely and show your ability to select material judiciously. You should go beyond the textbook (but, at the same time, don't ignore the textbook), and gather material from resources on Interact, Google Scholar or the University Library in your search for references. DO NOT USE WIKIPEDIA AS A REFERENCE.