All posts tagged "sociology class notes"

  • Symbolic Interactionism

    Symbolic interactionism focuses on how individuals communicate with one another, the basis of that communication, and the results and consequences of each interaction. Symbolic interactionism focuses on everyday interactions and how people perceive and define events. George...

    • Posted January 16, 2014
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  • Functionalists and Structural Functionalism

    Functionalists and Structural Functionalism Talcott Parsons saw “Society as a Social System.” All parts of society (institutions and groups) must work and fulfill their function in order to maintain homeostasis. Each part of society contributes to the...

    • Posted January 16, 2014
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  • Conflict Theory

      Conflict theory states that our society is made up of groups and individuals who struggle and compete over the limited resources and rewards that are available in our society. Resources and rewards oftentimes indicates money, however,...

    • Posted January 16, 2014
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  • A Few Sociology Questions

    Here are samples of topics we would discuss in a Sociology course. Read over a few and share some thoughts. Sociological Theory Define and explain each of our main sociological theories (structural functionalism, conflict theory, and symbolic...

    • Posted January 16, 2014
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  • Sociology of Medicine

    How do social factors affect our health, the medical care we receive, and the medical institution? Symbolic Interactionism Each society and culture defines what is considered a medical problem, which has long term effects on the society....

    • Posted January 16, 2014
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  • McDonaldization
    McDonaldization of Society

    The process by which the principles of the fast food restaurant are coming to dominate more and more sectors of American society as well as the rest of the world. (Image courtesy of joephotostudio/FreeDigitalPhotos.net) McDonaldization is a...

    • Posted June 17, 2011
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  • Legalizing Prostitution

    Legalizing prostitution would help lessen the class inequality sex workers in lower socioeconomic status face.  It is common place for the police to arrest and detain “street walkers” and “johns” in lower income areas.  Just watch an...

    • Posted June 17, 2011
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  • Gang Violence

    According to California Penal Code 186.22 “Gang” is defined as: “…any ongoing organization, association, or group of three or more persons, whether formal or informal, having as one of its primary activities the commission of one or...

    • Posted June 16, 2011
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  • Sociology of Marriage

    Types of “Good” Marriages: Romantic Marriage: passion and sex Rescue Marriage: past unhappiness, healing Companionate Marriage: Egalitarian, friendship Traditional Marriage: male income earner; female homemaker; main interest is the children (Image courtesy of stockimages/FreeDigitalPhotos.net) SUCCESSFUL MARRIAGES: In...

    • Posted June 16, 2011
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  • Successful Families

    SUCCESSFUL FAMILIES Balancing Work and Family (dual-earner families) 1.Value Family and family time 2.Strive for a partnership (egalitarian: household chores, child care, and decision making) 3.Maintain work boundaries (put limits on their work and work hours as...

    • Posted June 16, 2011
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