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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... particular ascribed status achieves an inconsistent sta- tus . For example , status inconsistency frequently exists when a woman ( ascribed status ) goes to work as a truck driver ( a status traditionally achieved by men ) . Likewise ...
... particular ascribed status achieves an inconsistent sta- tus . For example , status inconsistency frequently exists when a woman ( ascribed status ) goes to work as a truck driver ( a status traditionally achieved by men ) . Likewise ...
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... particular group of people at a particular point in time . Table 11.1 shows how people in different societies react differently to the same behavior . Compared to people in the United States , for example , more people in Iran strongly ...
... particular group of people at a particular point in time . Table 11.1 shows how people in different societies react differently to the same behavior . Compared to people in the United States , for example , more people in Iran strongly ...
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... particular groups ; telling jokes that put down entire groups of people 2. Avoidance : avoiding interaction with people from particular groups 3. Active discrimination : acting to exclude members of particular groups from education ...
... particular groups ; telling jokes that put down entire groups of people 2. Avoidance : avoiding interaction with people from particular groups 3. Active discrimination : acting to exclude members of particular groups from education ...
Contents
Introduction | 1 |
The Sociological Eye 27 | 3 |
The Vocabulary of Science | 52 |
Copyright | |
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Teaching the Novel Across the Curriculum: A Handbook for Educators Colin C. Irvine No preview available - 2007 |