The Practical Skeptic: Core Concepts in SociologyThe Practical Skeptic is a concise introduction to sociology that focuses on core concepts as the central building blocks for understanding sociology. Lisa McIntyre's straightforward, lively, even humorous style and her emphasis on critical thinking make this an engaging and user-friendly text for students of all levels. Through this conversational style students are able to grasp key sociological concepts and learn the essential lesson that there is much that goes on in the social world that escapes the sociologically untrained eye. |
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... status inconsistency crops up when an individual comes to occupy multiple statuses that do not mesh with one another . For example , consider the case of a Roles 121 Tricky Situation 1: Role Strain Tricky Situation 2: Status Inconsistency.
... status inconsistency crops up when an individual comes to occupy multiple statuses that do not mesh with one another . For example , consider the case of a Roles 121 Tricky Situation 1: Role Strain Tricky Situation 2: Status Inconsistency.
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... Status inconsistency generally involves a situation in which a person with a particular ascribed status achieves an inconsistent status . For example , status inconsistency frequently exists when a woman ( ascribed status ) goes to work ...
... Status inconsistency generally involves a situation in which a person with a particular ascribed status achieves an inconsistent status . For example , status inconsistency frequently exists when a woman ( ascribed status ) goes to work ...
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... status inconsistency : Occurs when an individual's ascribed and achieved statuses are deemed ( by others ) to be inconsistent , 121-122 status incumbent : Individual who occupies a status . For example , Dr. Jones is an incumbent of the ...
... status inconsistency : Occurs when an individual's ascribed and achieved statuses are deemed ( by others ) to be inconsistent , 121-122 status incumbent : Individual who occupies a status . For example , Dr. Jones is an incumbent of the ...
Contents
Introduction | 1 |
The Sociological Eye | 29 |
Nail Down That Distinction Between Manifest | 37 |
Copyright | |
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Teaching the Novel Across the Curriculum: A Handbook for Educators Colin C. Irvine No preview available - 2007 |