The Sociologically Examined Life: Pieces of the ConversationThis lively and concise supplemental text uses analyses of everyday conversations and experiences to inspire students to think sociologically about society and about themselves as social actors. |
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... better than to be out drinking , in a bad neighborhood , late at night . And they should not have yelled back at the car in the first place . " It is tempting to think this way . We often try to make sense of people's troubles by ...
... better than to be out drinking , in a bad neighborhood , late at night . And they should not have yelled back at the car in the first place . " It is tempting to think this way . We often try to make sense of people's troubles by ...
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... better clothes , better food , and , sometimes , a chance for education , friendship , and land ownership . What happened , in other words , is that some whites gave extra resources to those Africans who , because of their lighter skins ...
... better clothes , better food , and , sometimes , a chance for education , friendship , and land ownership . What happened , in other words , is that some whites gave extra resources to those Africans who , because of their lighter skins ...
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... better in many situations than people with dark skin and African features . Being " treated better " means being listened to , appreciated as an individual , presumed competent or trustworthy , and recognized as entitled to dignity and ...
... better in many situations than people with dark skin and African features . Being " treated better " means being listened to , appreciated as an individual , presumed competent or trustworthy , and recognized as entitled to dignity and ...
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