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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... 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 status is professor . My role is to teach - I'm ...
... 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 status is professor . My role is to teach - I'm ...
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... role strain , status inconsistency , and role conflict . TRICKY SITUATION 1 : ROLE STRAIN Some statuses are accompanied by very demanding roles . Take the status of student . Expectations about how students should act — that is , the ...
... role strain , status inconsistency , and role conflict . TRICKY SITUATION 1 : ROLE STRAIN Some statuses are accompanied by very demanding roles . Take the status of student . Expectations about how students should act — that is , the ...
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... role in which he or she treats all defendants alike . The role of parent is different . Parents are supposed to be loyal to and love their chil- dren , and when their child gets into trouble , the parents are expected to be that child's ...
... role in which he or she treats all defendants alike . The role of parent is different . Parents are supposed to be loyal to and love their chil- dren , and when their child gets into trouble , the parents are expected to be that child'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 |