Discuss the Legalization of Marijuana as a Social Issue

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Essay

Discuss the legalization of marijuana as a social issue. Pretend you are a sociologist attempting to explore the legalization of marijuana from both micro and macro levels of analysis. How would you explore this issue from the micro-analysis and macro-analysis perspectives?

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Definitions:

Categorical Imperative

A concept in moral philosophy developed by Immanuel Kant, stating that one should act only according to that maxim by which one can at the same time will that it should become a universal law.

Ethical Codes

Written guidelines issued by an organization to its workers and management to help them conduct their actions in accordance with its primary values and ethical standards.

Ethical Approaches

Philosophical theories or perspectives guiding the determination of what is right and wrong in moral terms, influencing decision-making and behavior.

Texas Instruments

An American technology company that designs and manufactures semiconductors and various integrated circuits.