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Sociology 101 - K.Harrison - JJC

Sociology is the study of social behavior or society, including its origins, development, organization, networks, and institutions. It is a social science that uses various methods of empirical investigation and critical analysis to develop a body of knowledge about social order, disorder, and change. Many sociologists conduct research that may be applied directly to social policy and welfare, while others focus primarily on refining the theoretical understanding of social processes.

Social Sciences

Author: Kimberly Harrison
Publisher: Joliet Junior College
Source: LibreTexts
Language: EN
Category: Basic Sciences

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Contents· 237 sections

01: An Introduction to Sociology
1.01: Introduction
1.02: What Is Sociology
1.03: The History of Sociology
1.04: Theoretical Perspectives
1.05: Why Study Sociology
1.06: Key Terms
1.07: Section Summary
1.08: Section Quiz
1.09: Short Answer
1.10: Further Research
1.11: References
02: Culture
2.01: Introduction
2.02: What Is Culture
2.03: Elements of Culture
2.04: High Low Pop Sub Counter-culture and Cultural Change
2.05: Theoretical Perspectives on Culture
2.06: Key Terms
2.07: Section Summary
2.08: Section Quiz
2.09: Short Answer
2.10: Further Research
2.11: References
03: Socialization
3.01: Introduction
3.02: Theories of Self-Development
3.03: Why Socialization Matters
3.04: Agents of Socialization
3.05: Socialization Across the Life Course
3.06: Key Terms
3.07: Section Summary
3.08: Section Quiz
3.09: Short Answer
3.10: Further Research
3.11: References
04: Society and Social Interaction
4.01: Introduction
4.02: Types of Societies
4.03: Theoretical Perspectives on Society
4.04: Social Constructions of Reality
4.05: Key Terms
4.06: Section Summary
4.07: Section Quiz
4.08: Short Answer
4.09: Further Research
4.10: References
05: Groups and Organizations
5.01: Prelude to Groups and Organizations
5.02: Social Groups
5.03: Group Dynamics and Behavior
5.04: Formal Organizations
5.05: Groups Organizations and Social Change
5.S: Groups and Organizations (Summary)
06: Marriage and Family
6.01: Introduction
6.02: What Is Marriage What Is a Family
6.03: Variations in Family Life
6.04: Challenges Families Face
6.05: Key Terms
6.06: Section Summary
6.07: Section Quiz
6.08: Short Answer
6.09: Further Research
6.10: References
07: Education and Religion
7.01: Prelude to Education and Religion
7.02: Education
7.03: Education in the United States
7.04: Issues and Problems in Education
7.05: Religion
7.06: Religion in the United States
7.07: Trends in Religious Belief and Activity
7.S: Education and Religion (Summary)
08: Sociological Research
8.01: Introduction
8.02: Approaches to Sociological Research
8.03: Research Methods
8.04: Ethical Concerns
8.05: Key Terms
8.06: Section Summary
8.07: Section Quiz
8.08: Short Answer
8.09: Further Research
8.10: References
09: Deviance Crime and Social Control
9.01: Prelude to Deviance Crime and Social Control
9.02: Social Control and the Relativity of Deviance
9.03: Explaining Deviance
9.04: Crime and Criminals
9.05: The Get-Tough Approach - Boon or Bust
9.S: Deviance Crime and Social Control (Summary)
10: Health and Illness
10.01: The Experience of Illness
10.1A: The Experience of Illness
10.1B: Gender and Health
10.1C: Race and Health
10.1D: Social Class and Health
10.1E: Education and Health
10.1F: Women in Medicine
10.02: Sociological Perspectives on Health and Illness
10.2A: The Functionalist Perspective
10.2B: The Conflict Perspective
10.2C: The Interactionist Perspective
10.2D: The Labeling Approach
10.03: Social Epidemiology and Health
10.3A: Social Epidemiology and Health
10.04: Health Care in the U.S.
10.4A: Health Care in the U.S.
10.4B: Physicians Nurses and Patients
10.4C: Alternatives to Traditional Health Care
10.4d: The Role of Government
10.05: Modern Issues in Health Care
10.5A: Colonialism and the Spread of Diseases
10.5B: Infectious Diseases Today and in the Developing World
10.5C: HIV and AIDS
10.5D: Health Insurance
10.5E: Preventing Illness
11: Aging and the Elderly
11.01: Introduction
11.02: Who Are the Elderly Aging in Society
11.03: The Process of Aging
11.04: Challenges Facing the Elderly
11.05: Theoretical Perspectives on Aging
11.06: Key Terms
11.07: Section Summary
11.08: Section Quiz
11.09: Short Answer
11.10: Further Research
11.11: References
12: Race and Ethnicity
12.01: Introduction
12.02: Racial Ethnic and Minority Groups
12.03: Theoretical Perspectives on Race and Ethnicity
12.04: Prejudice Discrimination and Racism
12.05: Intergroup Relationships
12.06: Race and Ethnicity in the United States
12.07: Key Terms
12.08: Section Summary
12.09: Section Quiz
12.10: Short Answer
12.11: Further Research
12.12: References
13: Media and Technology
13.01: Introduction
13.02: Technology Today
13.03: Media and Technology in Society
13.04: Global Implications of Media and Technology
13.05: Theoretical Perspectives on Media and Technology
13.06: Key Terms
13.07: Section Summary
13.08: Section Quiz
13.09: Short Answer
13.10: Further Research
13.11: References
14: Gender and Gender Inequality
14.01: Prelude to Gender and Gender Inequality
14.02: Understanding Sex and Gender
14.03: Feminism and Sexism
14.04: Gender Inequality
14.05: Violence Against Women- Rape and Pornography
14.06: The Benefits and Costs of Being Male
14.S: Gender and Gender Inequality (Summary)
15: Politics and the Economy
15.01: Prelude to Politics and the Economy
15.02: Politics and Government
15.03: Politics in the United States
15.04: The Economy
15.05: Work and Labor in the United States
15.06: Militarism and the Military
15.S: Politics and the Economy (Summary)
16: Social Change - Population Urbanization and Social Movements
16.01: Prelude to Population Urbanization and Social Movements
16.02: Understanding Social Change
16.03: Population
16.04: Urbanization
16.05: Social Movements
16.S: Population Urbanization and Social Movements (Summary)
17: Stratification Inequality and Social Class in the U.S.
17.01: Social Class
17.1A: Social Class
17.1B: Property
17.1C: Power
17.1D: Prestige
17.1E: Status Inconsistency
17.02: Social Class in the U.S.
17.2A: Social Class in the U.S.
17.2B: Income
17.2C: Wealth
17.2D: Education
17.2E: Occupation
17.03: The Class Structure in the U.S.
17.3A: Class Structure in the U.S.
17.3B: The Upper Class
17.3C: The Upper Middle Class
17.3D: The Lower Middle Class
17.3E: The Working Class
17.3F: The Lower Class
17.3G: Income Distribution
17.04: Social Mobility
17.4A: Social Mobility
17.4B: Growing Gap Between Rich and Poor
17.4C: Open vs. Closed Stratification Systems
17.4D: Types of Social Mobility
17.4E: Social Mobility in the U.S.
17.05: The Impacts of Social Class
17.5A: Consequences of Social Class
17.5B: Physical Health
17.5C: Mental Health
17.5D: Family Life
17.5E: Education
17.5F: Religion
17.5G: Politics
17.5H: Crime and Criminal Justice
17.06: Poverty
17.6A: Poverty
17.6B: Measuring Poverty
17.6C: Explaining Poverty- The Sociological Debate
17.6D: Social Exclusion
17.6E: The Dynamics of Poverty
17.6F: The Feminization of Poverty
17.6G: Government Assistance Programs
18: Global Inequality
18.01: Introduction
18.02: Global Stratification and Classification
18.03: Global Wealth and Poverty
18.04: Theoretical Perspectives on Global Stratification
18.05: Key Terms
18.06: Section Summary
18.07: Section Quiz
18.08: Short Answer
18.09: Further Research
18.10: References
19: Conclusion - Understanding and Changing the Social World
19.01: What Have You Learned From This Book
19.02: Public Sociology and Improving Society
19.03: A Final Word