Full Description
The first edition of Sociology: A Practical and Realistic Methodology provides learners with a hands on approach to developing an understanding of sociological concepts and theory. There are activities that will reinforce learning as well as assist the class in developing an understanding of the individuals that surround them in the educational setting and world. This textbook explores the dynamics of the changing culture, socialization, social interactions, deviance, sexuality, gender, race, ethnicity, education, social structure, religion, social interaction, marriage, and family. Throughout, there is a focus on functionalist, symbolic interactionist, feminist, and conflict theory in a format and dialect that learners can interpret and apply to their lives. All over the textbook there are updated examples that can be easily understood by learners of all ages. Through a visually engaging text, all students are able to makes connects with real world sociological concepts while comprehending the struggles of others at the same time dispelling myths about different cultures and people.
Contents
CHAPTER 1: The Sociologist
CHAPTER 2: Culture
CHAPTER 3: Socialization
CHAPTER 4: Social Interaction and Social Structure
CHAPTER 5: Social Stratification
CHAPTER 6: Deviance
CHAPTER 7: Sexuality and Gender
CHAPTER 8: Race and Ethnicity
CHAPTER 9: Education and Religion
CHAPTER 10: Marriage and Family
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