Section A.

Essay Plan Template:

1. Title of topic: The impact of the government system of Solomon Islands

2. Paragraph one: Introduction: Explain the topic.

Solomon Islands is a democratic country which adopted its parliamentary system from the
British Westminster system. This essay will put focus on the impacts of the governing system of
Solomon Islands as a form of social stratification. Firstly, it will briefly elaborate on the
background of the government system of Solomon Islands. Furthermore, it will discuss the
positive and negative aspects of the government system of Solomon Islands. Lastly, it will be
looking at Emile Durkheim’s theory of functionalist to discuss how the leadership system play a
vital role in set the seal on peace, order and stability of society in SI.

3. Paragraph two: Background Information on your chosen form of social stratification.

Your Resource Identification;

Laracy, M, S., (2020). Solomon Islands.
Available from: https://www.britannica.com/place/Solomon-Islands
Retrieved 1st May 2021
Background Information:
This source is resourceful for my essay as it provides information on the brief background about
the government system used in Solomon Islands. The Solomon Islands government is a
constitutional monarchy and every people are to choose their representative to the parliament.
The Governor General is the head of the state and the Prime Minister is the head of the
Government.

4.Justification; Three pros and cons of your chosen form of stratification: [Avoid relying on
personal interviews only]

3 Pros of your chosen form of Stratification

Resource identification supporting evidence:

Bozeman, B. (2020) Socio-economic impacts and public value of government-funded research:

Lessons from four US National Science Foundation initiatives
Available from: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0048733317301014
Retrieved 1st May 2021
This source is resourceful for my research essay as it provides the positive impacts of the
existence of the government within Solomon Islands. Firstly, the government runs the orderly
and fairly; it shows the existence of the justice within the country. Secondly, the government
provide protection and security in the country which results to a peaceful society. Finally, the
existence of the government provides developments and services to people as a whole.

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3 Cons of your chosen form of Stratification

Resource identification supporting evidence 1:

Pettinger, T., (2019). Pros and cons of government intervention

https://www.economicshelp.org/blog/151818/economics/pros-and-cons-of-government-
intervention/
Retrieved 1 May 2021

This source provides the negative impacts of the governments existence within Solomon Islands.
Corruption is one of the most common problem seen in every governments sectors which is also
become a habit in Solomon Islands.

Resource identification supporting evidence 2:

Bilua, B., (2017). Government system crippled by wantok system

Available from: https://theislandsun.com.sb/government-system-crippled-by-wantok-
system/#:~:text=The%20report%20says%20these%20lead,relative%20to%20service
%20demands%2C%20lack
Retrieved 1 May 2021

This Island Sun news is very important for this essay as it looks at wantok business as one of the
negative impacts played by the government. Wantok System (or nepotism) has invaded the
government system and is identified as a major influential driver of poor services.

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5.Identification of Sociological theory of your discussion and supporting evidence:

Resource identification:
Theoretical Perspective in Sociology.
Sherani, Z., 2019. SOF01: The Study of Society and Culture. In: Theoretical Perspective in
Sociology. Suva: The University of the South Pacific, p. 2.5.-2.7

Lumen learning, (2012). Theoretical Perspectives on Government and Power

Available from: https://courses.lumenlearning.com/sociology/chapter/theoretical-perspectives-on-

government-and-power/
Retrieved 1st May 2021

Supporting Evidence:
My discussions are linked to Emile Durkheim's theory, which is primarily based on society's
desire for peace, stability, and the absence of disruptions in society. The government has four
main functions, according to functionalism: planning and directing society, addressing social
needs, maintaining law and order, and handling international relations. All facets of culture,
according to functionalism, have a meaning. Government and politics, according to
functionalists, are tools for enforcing norms and resolving conflict. Active social change, such as
the Wall Street sit-in, is viewed negatively by functionalists because it forces change and, as a
result, undesirable outcomes that may have to be compensated for. Functionalists seek social
consensus and order. Dysfunction causes social problems, which result in social change.