Peace, Love, and Sociology
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Copyright: 2020
Pages: 146
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Peace, Love, & Sociology is a groovy exploration through the basic concepts of Sociology, with an open-minded Sociology professor and teacher of deep truths as your guide. The second Sociology text from Potter, Peace, Love, & Sociology blends real life examples with textbook definitions to create a truly unique view on the field. Perfect for Introduction to Sociology students or any seeking to open their mind and live with more peace and love, through utilizing the Sociological principles. Includes a social movement soundtrack to inspire readers to create their own change!
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Intro: On Peace, Love, & Sociology
Why Read this New Book
Doing Sociology
Culture is Man-made
Scientific Method
Culture, Structure, Power
Moving Forward
Sociology in Times of Corona
Slowing Down for Self-Care
No Going Back to “Normal”
Healthy Societies Have Health Care
Uncertain Future
Exploring Peace, Love, & Sociology
Peace
Peace Intro—Loving the Peace Sign
Peace Be With You
Peace Within
Mental and Emotional Health
Yoga, Meditation, and Spirituality
Pain as an Impediment to Peace
Peace in the World
On Eating (and Not Eating) Animals
Violence Through Our Words and Actions
Racism, Sexism, and Ageism
Moving Forward Into Love
Questions to Consider
Love
Intro—All You Need is Love (and Tools for Social Change but We’ll Get There Later)
Self-Love and Societal Pressure
Pressure to Be Pretty
Pressure to Be Cool
Pressure to Be Rich
Romantic Love
Searching for Love in All the Tech Places
Reality TV
Marriage or Cohabitation—Can You Have Love Without Marriage?
Fighting for the Right to Love
Universal Love
Love as Action
Moving Forward into Sociology
Questions to Consider
Sociology
Doing Sociology—The World is Our Lab
Culture, Structure, Power with Examples
Example 1—Higher Education in Times of Coronavirus
Example 2—Conspiracy Theories Spreading with Social Media
Example 3—Obsession with Celebrities and their Personal Lives on Social Media
Stories from the Teaching Trenches—Examples of In-Class Learning and Growing
Astrology—Outside of the Book and Into the Universe
Spooky Sociology—Conspiracy Theories and Unsolved Mysteries
Not Everyone Thinks Alike! Student Differences and How We Learn from Them
Learning Through Sociology: Ourselves, Others, and Change
How Sociology Helps Us Better Understand Ourselves
How Sociology Helps Us Better Understand Others
How Sociology Helps Us Change Our Beliefs
Sociology and Social Movements
Music and Social Change
What You Can Do
Questions to Consider
Activities
15 Activities to Expand Your Understanding and Engage in Discussion
Peace
Love
Sociology
Conclusion
Tying it Together
Personal Reflections
Peace
Love
Sociology
You Might Be a Sociologist If
Peace, Love, & Sociology Playlist
Key Terms
A Sincere Thank You
Jessica Potter is a passionate Professor of Sociology and a committed teacher of life-altering, mind-opening truths. She has an MA in Sociology from Marshall University and a Juris Doctor from West Virginia College of Law, and teaches a wide variety of Sociology and Criminal Justice courses. The Introduction to Sociology course is her personal favorite, and she enjoys connecting with students and guiding them through the mind-opening journey of utilizing the Sociological imagination. A DC native, she enjoys teaching in person and online for a variety of universities and community colleges all over the country. When not teaching and mentoring students, Jessica enjoys exercising on nature trails, practicing yoga, eating vegan food, collecting vinyl, reading, running her spiritual life coaching business: Soul Coaching with Jessica, and spending time with her two rescue dogs.
Peace, Love, & Sociology is a groovy exploration through the basic concepts of Sociology, with an open-minded Sociology professor and teacher of deep truths as your guide. The second Sociology text from Potter, Peace, Love, & Sociology blends real life examples with textbook definitions to create a truly unique view on the field. Perfect for Introduction to Sociology students or any seeking to open their mind and live with more peace and love, through utilizing the Sociological principles. Includes a social movement soundtrack to inspire readers to create their own change!
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Intro: On Peace, Love, & Sociology
Why Read this New Book
Doing Sociology
Culture is Man-made
Scientific Method
Culture, Structure, Power
Moving Forward
Sociology in Times of Corona
Slowing Down for Self-Care
No Going Back to “Normal”
Healthy Societies Have Health Care
Uncertain Future
Exploring Peace, Love, & Sociology
Peace
Peace Intro—Loving the Peace Sign
Peace Be With You
Peace Within
Mental and Emotional Health
Yoga, Meditation, and Spirituality
Pain as an Impediment to Peace
Peace in the World
On Eating (and Not Eating) Animals
Violence Through Our Words and Actions
Racism, Sexism, and Ageism
Moving Forward Into Love
Questions to Consider
Love
Intro—All You Need is Love (and Tools for Social Change but We’ll Get There Later)
Self-Love and Societal Pressure
Pressure to Be Pretty
Pressure to Be Cool
Pressure to Be Rich
Romantic Love
Searching for Love in All the Tech Places
Reality TV
Marriage or Cohabitation—Can You Have Love Without Marriage?
Fighting for the Right to Love
Universal Love
Love as Action
Moving Forward into Sociology
Questions to Consider
Sociology
Doing Sociology—The World is Our Lab
Culture, Structure, Power with Examples
Example 1—Higher Education in Times of Coronavirus
Example 2—Conspiracy Theories Spreading with Social Media
Example 3—Obsession with Celebrities and their Personal Lives on Social Media
Stories from the Teaching Trenches—Examples of In-Class Learning and Growing
Astrology—Outside of the Book and Into the Universe
Spooky Sociology—Conspiracy Theories and Unsolved Mysteries
Not Everyone Thinks Alike! Student Differences and How We Learn from Them
Learning Through Sociology: Ourselves, Others, and Change
How Sociology Helps Us Better Understand Ourselves
How Sociology Helps Us Better Understand Others
How Sociology Helps Us Change Our Beliefs
Sociology and Social Movements
Music and Social Change
What You Can Do
Questions to Consider
Activities
15 Activities to Expand Your Understanding and Engage in Discussion
Peace
Love
Sociology
Conclusion
Tying it Together
Personal Reflections
Peace
Love
Sociology
You Might Be a Sociologist If
Peace, Love, & Sociology Playlist
Key Terms
A Sincere Thank You
Jessica Potter is a passionate Professor of Sociology and a committed teacher of life-altering, mind-opening truths. She has an MA in Sociology from Marshall University and a Juris Doctor from West Virginia College of Law, and teaches a wide variety of Sociology and Criminal Justice courses. The Introduction to Sociology course is her personal favorite, and she enjoys connecting with students and guiding them through the mind-opening journey of utilizing the Sociological imagination. A DC native, she enjoys teaching in person and online for a variety of universities and community colleges all over the country. When not teaching and mentoring students, Jessica enjoys exercising on nature trails, practicing yoga, eating vegan food, collecting vinyl, reading, running her spiritual life coaching business: Soul Coaching with Jessica, and spending time with her two rescue dogs.