euthanasia research paper

Hey!

I am doing a research paper on euthanasia for my sciology class.
I have to apply a sociological perspective to my topic.

I am planning to use the structural functionalist paradigm to do this.

But my question is, can i work the Jonestown suicide in with my topic,
or is that on a completley different level, that I should not include?

Greetings!

The Jonestown events would certainly make an interesting study from a structural functionalist standpoint, examining how the insular "society" of Jonestown separated itself from mainstream society, maintained internal stability and survived over time until suddenly self-destructing. It would be something of a stretch, though, to tie that in to euthanasia. Would you be describing Jim Jones' actions as a form of "mercy" killing (from his perspective, of course)? Or did you have another approach in mind?

It's an interesting idea, but you might want to run it by your instructor before committing too much time to it.

Let me know if I can be of further assistance!

Thanks,

Sarah, EssayForum.com