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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... ethnocentrism . Table 4.1 lists common ethnocentric attitudes toward one's own group and toward outsiders . The positive side of ethnocentrism is that it brings together people and builds solidarity within a particular society . It is ...
... ethnocentrism . Table 4.1 lists common ethnocentric attitudes toward one's own group and toward outsiders . The positive side of ethnocentrism is that it brings together people and builds solidarity within a particular society . It is ...
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... ethnocentrism , see Levine and Campbell 1972 . religious dissidents in England sought a place where they could have religious freedom . These Pilgrims chose North America . Why ? Because no " people " lived there ! Here's how one of ...
... ethnocentrism , see Levine and Campbell 1972 . religious dissidents in England sought a place where they could have religious freedom . These Pilgrims chose North America . Why ? Because no " people " lived there ! Here's how one of ...
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... Ethnocentrism is normal . However , because it gets in the way of understanding , social scientists work to overcome it . 4.2 What does it mean to be ethnocentric ? What's an example of ethnocentrism ? 4.3 What is culture shock ? What's ...
... Ethnocentrism is normal . However , because it gets in the way of understanding , social scientists work to overcome it . 4.2 What does it mean to be ethnocentric ? What's an example of ethnocentrism ? 4.3 What is culture shock ? What's ...
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 |