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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... ethnicity can also be a filter through which other statuses are perceived . When you hear someone say , " He's an African American doctor , " or " She's an Asian American lawyer , " you can assume that racial and ethnic statuses ...
... ethnicity can also be a filter through which other statuses are perceived . When you hear someone say , " He's an African American doctor , " or " She's an Asian American lawyer , " you can assume that racial and ethnic statuses ...
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... Ethnicity is different . When most people speak of " ethnic dif- ferences , " they are referring specifically to cultural differences . Thus , ethnicity has to do with shared cultural heritage 232 CHAPTER 14 INEQUALITY AND ASCRIPTION.
... Ethnicity is different . When most people speak of " ethnic dif- ferences , " they are referring specifically to cultural differences . Thus , ethnicity has to do with shared cultural heritage 232 CHAPTER 14 INEQUALITY AND ASCRIPTION.
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... ethnic distinctions were treated as meaningless by members of the dominant group , who lumped all Italians into a single ethnicity . As Nancy Lurie put it , “ Immigrant communities were not communities when they came ; their ethnic ...
... ethnic distinctions were treated as meaningless by members of the dominant group , who lumped all Italians into a single ethnicity . As Nancy Lurie put it , “ Immigrant communities were not communities when they came ; their ethnic ...
Contents
Introduction | 1 |
The Sociological Eye 27 | 3 |
The Vocabulary of Science | 52 |
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Teaching the Novel Across the Curriculum: A Handbook for Educators Colin C. Irvine No preview available - 2007 |