The Practical Skeptic: Core Concepts in SociologyUsing a conceptual organizing framework, this work provides a concise introduction to sociology that focuses on core concepts as the central building blocks for understanding sociology. Written in a conversational style, it uses numerous pedagogical features to help students grasp key sociological concepts. |
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... parent is different . Parents are supposed to be loyal to and love their chil- dren , and when their child gets into trouble , the parents are expected to be that child's advocate ! A serious role conflict would exist if Belinda Smith ...
... parent is different . Parents are supposed to be loyal to and love their chil- dren , and when their child gets into trouble , the parents are expected to be that child's advocate ! A serious role conflict would exist if Belinda Smith ...
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... parents whose social status is relatively low typically value obedience to authority , neatness ( for example , “ coloring within the lines " ) , cleanliness , and good behavior . Middle - class parents , on the other hand , are more ...
... parents whose social status is relatively low typically value obedience to authority , neatness ( for example , “ coloring within the lines " ) , cleanliness , and good behavior . Middle - class parents , on the other hand , are more ...
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... parents ' so- cial class has a tremendous effect on their children's life chances . Simply put , people have a greater chance of succeeding in life if their parents are not poor . In what respects are people's life chances affected by ...
... parents ' so- cial class has a tremendous effect on their children's life chances . Simply put , people have a greater chance of succeeding in life if their parents are not poor . In what respects are people's life chances affected by ...
Contents
Introduction | 1 |
The Sociological Eye | 27 |
Specialization | 35 |
Copyright | |
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Teaching the Novel Across the Curriculum: A Handbook for Educators Colin C. Irvine No preview available - 2007 |