A Sociological Smorgasbord: Concepts and Readings in Sociology
Edition: 4
Copyright: 2020
Pages: 270
Edition: 4
Copyright: 2020
Pages: 270
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This introductory book to Sociology is designed to introduce the undergraduate student to key concepts within the discipline of sociology. Using a combination of autobiography, ethnographic observations, anecdotal and empirical evidence, and student feedback over 2 and a half decades of teaching, this Reader/Text is intended to bring abstract constructs down to recognizable concepts. With a focus on the “every day observations” that people make of the social world around them, the material explored within these pages will resonate with a wide and diverse audience. Incorporating classical and contemporary readings, this Reader/Text includes Discussion Questions and Suggested Activities to bring to life key sociological concepts.
Contents
Preface
Book’s Organizational History
Part I: A Sociological Examination
Chapter 1: Sociology: It’s about Perspectives
Think Like a Sociologist Activity
Reading with Exercise: “Body Ritual among the Nacirema” by Horace Miner
Chapter 2: Theoretical Perspectives: It’s about Piecing Together the Puzzle
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Reading with Exercise: “Perspectives in Sociology” by Pauline Bart and Linda Frankel
Chapter 3: Research Methods: It’s about the Evidence
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Reading with Exercise: “Racism and Research: The Case of the Tuskegee Syphilis Study” by Allan M. Brandt
Chapter 4: Culture: It’s about the World You Live In
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Reading with Exercise: “The Prevalence of Female Circumcision in Two Nigerian Communities” by Ehigie Ebomoyi
Chapter 5: Socialization: It’s about Becoming a Member of Society
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Reading with Exercise: “Final Note on a Case of Extreme Isolation” by Kingsley Davis
Chapter 6: Social Structure: It’s about Where You Belong
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Reading with Exercise: “The Pathology of Imprisonment” by Philip Zimbardo
Chapter 7: Crime and Deviance: It’s about the Rules
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Reading with Exercise: “The Impact of Publicity on Corporate Offenders: The Ford Motor Company and the Pinto Papers” by Brent Fisse and John Braithwaite
Part II: Stratification
Chapter 8: Class Stratification: It’s about Resources
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Reading with Exercise: “Social Class and the Hidden Curriculum of Work” by Jean Anyon
Chapter 9: Race and Ethnic Stratification: It’s about Who Your Family Is
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Reading with Exercise: “Sentencing Project Literature Review” by Irene Jung Fiala
Chapter 10: Sex and Gender Stratification: It’s about Pink and Blue . . . and Yellow and . . . ?
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Reading with Exercise: “Men as Success Objects and Women as Sex Objects: A Study of Personal Advertisements” by Simon Davis
Chapter 11: Speciesism: It’s about All Living Things
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Reading with Exercise: “Dog Breeds: The Canine Version of a Socially Constructed Race” by Irene Fiala
Part III: Social Institutions
Chapter 12: Education: It’s about the Schooling
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Reading with Exercise: “Learning the Student Role: Kindergarten as Academic Boot Camp” by Harry L. Gracey
Chapter 13: Health Care: It’s about Your Health
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Reading with Exercise: “The Growth of Medical Authority” by Paul Starr
Chapter 14: Family: It’s about the Ones You Love
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Reading with Exercise: “The Two Marriages” by Jessie Bernard
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