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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... status ? " Similarly , " Are you mar- ried ? " translates into " What is your marital status ? " And " Do you have children ? " becomes " What is your parental status ? " The nature of your response to others is likely to depend on what ...
... status ? " Similarly , " Are you mar- ried ? " translates into " What is your marital status ? " And " Do you have children ? " becomes " What is your parental status ? " The nature of your response to others is likely to depend on what ...
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... statuses . b . List two of your achieved statuses . Roles Sociologists define a role as the sum total of expectations about the behavior attached to a particular social status . ' Consider my sociology class . In that social structure , my ...
... statuses . b . List two of your achieved statuses . Roles Sociologists define a role as the sum total of expectations about the behavior attached to a particular social status . ' Consider my sociology class . In that social structure , my ...
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... Status inconsistency generally involves a situation in which a person with a particular ascribed status achieves an inconsistent sta- tus . For example , status inconsistency frequently exists when a woman ( ascribed status ) goes to ...
... Status inconsistency generally involves a situation in which a person with a particular ascribed status achieves an inconsistent sta- tus . For example , status inconsistency frequently exists when a woman ( ascribed status ) goes to ...
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 |