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SOCI 1: Introduction to Sociology

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SOCI 1: Introduction to Sociology

This introductory text examines how society shapes human behavior, relationships, identities, opportunities, and inequality. It introduces sociological perspectives and research methods while exploring culture, socialization, groups, institutions, and social change. Readers learn to connect personal experiences to larger social forces and to recognize how social structures influence everyday life, individual choices, and patterns of inequality in society.

Social Sciences
Author
Christina Mendoza
Publisher
Chabot College
Source
LibreTexts
Language
EN
Category
Basic Sciences
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Contents· 171 sections
  1. 01: An Introduction to Sociology
  2. 1.01: Introduction
  3. 1.02: What Is Sociology
  4. 1.03: The History of Sociology
  5. 1.04: Theoretical Perspectives
  6. 1.05: Theoretical Perspectives on Society
  7. 1.06: Why Study Sociology
  8. 1.07: Key Terms
  9. 1.08: Section Summary
  10. 1.09: Section Quiz
  11. 1.10: Short Answer
  12. 1.11: Further Research
  13. 1.12: References
  14. 02: Sociological Research
  15. 2.01: Introduction
  16. 2.02: Approaches to Sociological Research
  17. 2.03: Research Methods
  18. 2.04: Ethical Concerns
  19. 2.05: Key Terms
  20. 2.06: Section Summary
  21. 2.07: Section Quiz
  22. 2.08: Short Answer
  23. 2.09: Further Research
  24. 2.10: References
  25. 03: Society Culture and the Media
  26. 3.01: Introduction
  27. 3.02: Types of Societies
  28. 3.03: What Is Culture
  29. 3.04: Elements of Culture
  30. 3.05: High Low Pop Sub Counter-culture and Cultural Change
  31. 3.06: Theoretical Perspectives on Culture
  32. 3.07: Technology Today
  33. 3.08: Media and Technology in Society
  34. 3.09: Global Implications of Media and Technology
  35. 3.10: Theoretical Perspectives on Media and Technology
  36. 3.11: Key Terms
  37. 3.12: Section Summary
  38. 3.13: Section Quiz
  39. 3.14: Short Answer
  40. 3.15: Further Research
  41. 3.16: References
  42. 04: Socialization and Social Interactions
  43. 4.01: Introduction
  44. 4.02: Theories of Self-Development
  45. 4.03: Why Socialization Matters
  46. 4.04: Agents of Socialization
  47. 4.05: Socialization Across the Life Course
  48. 4.06: Social Interactions
  49. 4.07: Key Terms
  50. 4.08: Section Summary
  51. 4.09: Section Quiz
  52. 4.10: Short Answer
  53. 4.11: Further Research
  54. 4.12: References
  55. 05: Groups and Organizations
  56. 5.01: Introduction
  57. 5.02: Types of Groups
  58. 5.03: Group Size and Structure
  59. 5.04: Formal Organizations
  60. 5.05: Key Terms
  61. 5.06: Section Summary
  62. 5.07: Section Quiz
  63. 5.08: Short Answer
  64. 5.09: Further Research
  65. 5.10: References
  66. 06: Deviance Crime and Social Control
  67. 6.01: Introduction
  68. 6.02: Deviance and Control
  69. 6.03: Theoretical Perspectives on Deviance and Crime
  70. 6.04: Crime and the Law
  71. 6.05: Key Terms
  72. 6.06: Section Summary
  73. 6.07: Section Quiz
  74. 6.08: Short Answer
  75. 6.09: Further Research
  76. 6.10: References
  77. 07: Social Stratification and Global Inequality
  78. 7.01: Introduction
  79. 7.02: What Is Social Stratification
  80. 7.03: Social Stratification and Mobility in the United States
  81. 7.04: Global Stratification and Inequality
  82. 7.05: Theoretical Perspectives on Social Stratification
  83. 7.06: Global Stratification and Classification
  84. 7.07: Global Wealth and Poverty
  85. 7.08: Theoretical Perspectives on Global Stratification
  86. 7.09: Key Terms
  87. 7.10: Section Summary
  88. 7.11: Section Quiz
  89. 7.12: Short Answer
  90. 7.13: Further Research
  91. 7.14: References
  92. 08: Race and Ethnicity
  93. 8.01: Introduction
  94. 8.02: Racial Ethnic and Minority Groups
  95. 8.03: Theoretical Perspectives on Race and Ethnicity
  96. 8.04: Prejudice Discrimination and Racism
  97. 8.05: Intergroup Relationships
  98. 8.06: Race and Ethnicity in the United States
  99. 8.07: Key Terms
  100. 8.08: Section Summary
  101. 8.09: Section Quiz
  102. 8.10: Short Answer
  103. 8.11: Further Research
  104. 8.12: References
  105. 09: Gender Sex and Sexuality
  106. 9.01: Introduction
  107. 9.02: Sex Gender Identity and Expression
  108. 9.03: Gender and Gender Inequality
  109. 9.04: Sexuality
  110. 9.05: Key Terms
  111. 9.06: Section Summary
  112. 9.07: Section Quiz
  113. 9.08: Short Answer
  114. 9.09: Further Research
  115. 9.10: References
  116. 10: Marriage and Family
  117. 10.01: Introduction
  118. 10.02: What Is Marriage What Is a Family
  119. 10.03: Variations in Family Life
  120. 10.04: Challenges Families Face
  121. 10.05: Key Terms
  122. 10.06: Section Summary
  123. 10.07: Section Quiz
  124. 10.08: Short Answer
  125. 10.09: Further Research
  126. 10.10: References
  127. 11: Education
  128. 11.01: Introduction
  129. 11.02: Education around the World
  130. 11.03: Theoretical Perspectives on Education
  131. 11.04: Issues in Education
  132. 11.05: Key Terms
  133. 11.06: Section Summary
  134. 11.07: Section Quiz
  135. 11.08: Short Answer
  136. 11.09: Further Research
  137. 11.10: References
  138. 12: Health and Medicine
  139. 12.01: Introduction
  140. 12.02: The Social Construction of Health
  141. 12.03: Global Health
  142. 12.04: Health in the United States
  143. 12.05: Comparative Health and Medicine
  144. 12.06: Theoretical Perspectives on Health and Medicine
  145. 12.07: Key Terms
  146. 12.08: Section Summary
  147. 12.09: Section Quiz
  148. 12.10: Short Answer
  149. 12.11: Further Research
  150. 12.12: References
  151. 13: Population Urbanization and the Environment
  152. 13.01: Introduction
  153. 13.02: Demography and Population
  154. 13.03: Urbanization
  155. 13.04: The Environment and Society
  156. 13.05: Key Terms
  157. 13.06: Section Summary
  158. 13.07: Section Quiz
  159. 13.08: Short Answer
  160. 13.09: Further Research
  161. 13.10: References
  162. 14: Social Movements and Social Change
  163. 14.01: Introduction
  164. 14.02: Collective Behavior
  165. 14.03: Social Movements
  166. 14.04: Social Change
  167. 14.05: Key Terms
  168. 14.06: Section Summary
  169. 14.07: Section Quiz
  170. 14.08: Short Answer
  171. 14.09: References