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Introduction to Sociology

Introduction to Sociology

Author(s): Boniface Noyongoyo

Edition: 3

Copyright: 2026

Pages: 225

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Introduction to Sociology provides a broad introduction to the scientific study of society, exploring how social structures, institutions, and interactions shape human behavior. The text begins with the foundations of sociology, including its major theorists and research methods, before examining culture, socialization, groups, and deviance. It then explores social inequality through topics such as stratification, race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, and aging, concluding with an analysis of key social institutions, including health, religion, politics, and the economy. Together, these topics help readers develop a deeper understanding of the social forces that influence individuals and communities.

Module 1: Sociology as Science: Making Sense of the World
Chapter 1: Introduction to Sociology

Module 2: The Social World
Chapter 2: Culture
Chapter 3: Society and Socialization
Chapter 4: Social Differentiation and Social Groups
Chapter 5: Deviance

Module 3: Social Inequality
Chapter 6: Social Stratification in the United States and in the World
Chapter 7: Race and Ethnic Relations
Chapter 8: Sex, Sexuality, and Gender
Chapter 9: Aging and the Elderly

Module 4: Social Institutions
Chapter 10: Health
Chapter 11: Religion
Chapter 12: Politics and Economy

Keyterms

Boniface Noyongoyo

Dr. Noyongoyo is an Assistant Professor of Sociology. He has conducted his research on international students eating habits as part of his interests for food and social inequalities. His research suggests that there is deep connection between every day food practices and academic life. He teaches introduction to sociology, research methods, and statistics for social sciences. When he is not engaged in sociological research and teaching, Dr. Noyongoyo teaches French and Italian.

Introduction to Sociology provides a broad introduction to the scientific study of society, exploring how social structures, institutions, and interactions shape human behavior. The text begins with the foundations of sociology, including its major theorists and research methods, before examining culture, socialization, groups, and deviance. It then explores social inequality through topics such as stratification, race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, and aging, concluding with an analysis of key social institutions, including health, religion, politics, and the economy. Together, these topics help readers develop a deeper understanding of the social forces that influence individuals and communities.

Module 1: Sociology as Science: Making Sense of the World
Chapter 1: Introduction to Sociology

Module 2: The Social World
Chapter 2: Culture
Chapter 3: Society and Socialization
Chapter 4: Social Differentiation and Social Groups
Chapter 5: Deviance

Module 3: Social Inequality
Chapter 6: Social Stratification in the United States and in the World
Chapter 7: Race and Ethnic Relations
Chapter 8: Sex, Sexuality, and Gender
Chapter 9: Aging and the Elderly

Module 4: Social Institutions
Chapter 10: Health
Chapter 11: Religion
Chapter 12: Politics and Economy

Keyterms

Boniface Noyongoyo
Boniface Noyongoyo

Dr. Noyongoyo is an Assistant Professor of Sociology. He has conducted his research on international students eating habits as part of his interests for food and social inequalities. His research suggests that there is deep connection between every day food practices and academic life. He teaches introduction to sociology, research methods, and statistics for social sciences. When he is not engaged in sociological research and teaching, Dr. Noyongoyo teaches French and Italian.