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- Chapter 1: Introduction to Sociology
- Chapter 2: The History of Sociology and Social Theory
- Chapter Learning Objectives and Overview
- History of Sociology
- Creating a Discipline: European Theorists
- Positivism and Social Science: Auguste Comte (France, 1798–1857)
- Capitalism and Morals: Harriet Martineau (England, 1802–1876)
- Class and Conflict: Karl Marx (Germany, 1818–1883)
- Activity: Marx and Mario
- Science and Religion: Émile Durkheim (France, 1858–1917)
- The Protestant Ethic and Rationality: Max Weber (Germany, 1864–1920)
- Licenses and Attributions for Creating a Discipline: European Theorists
- Applying the Discipline: American Theorists and Practitioners
- Theoretical Perspectives in Sociology
- Social Theory Today
- Conclusion
- Chapter References
- Chapter 3: Sociological Research Methods: Studying Social Life
- Chapter Learning Objectives and Overview
- The Scientific Method and Sociological Research
- Frameworks Shaping Sociological Research
- Research Methods
- Quantitative Research Methods
- Qualitative Research Methods Part 1
- Qualitative Research Methods Part 2
- Community-Based Research
- Ethics
- Conclusion
- Chapter References
- Chapter 4: Socialization and Interaction
- Chapter Learning Objectives and Overview
- Social Construction of Reality
- Theories of Self and Identity
- Cooley and the Looking-Glass Self
- Mead and the Stages of Self-Development
- W. E. B. Du Bois and the Double Consciousness
- Activity: Race and Double Consciousness: Examining Representations within Media
- Goffman and the Presentation of Self
- Identity Theory
- Licenses and Attributions for Theories of Self and Identity
- Sociology of Emotions
- Socialization
- Conclusion
- Chapter References
- Chapter 5: Groups, Networks, and Organizations
- Chapter Learning Objectives and Overview
- Types of Groups
- Group Size and Structure
- Networks
- Organizations
- Conclusion
- Chapter References
- Chapter 6: Sociology of Culture
- Chapter 7: Deviance, Crime, and Social Control
- Chapter Learning Objectives and Overview
- Deviance and Social Control
- Classical Theoretical Perspectives on Deviance and Crime
- Modern Theories of Deviance
- Robert Merton’s Functionalist Strain Theory: Rethinking Durkheim
- William Julius Wilson and Conflict Theory: Rethinking the Role of Neighborhoods
- Michele Foucault: Discipline and Punishment Theory
- Lemert’s Symbolic Interactionist Labeling Theory
- Sykes and Matza’s Techniques of Neutralization
- Sutherland’s Differential Association Theory
- Feminist Theories of Deviance and Crime
- Activity: Applying Theories of Deviance to Public Events
- Licenses and Attributions for Modern Theories of Deviance
- Race, Identity, and the Criminal Justice System
- Mass Incarceration and the New Jim Crow
- Cross-Cultural Comparisons
- Conclusion
- Chapter References
- Chapter 8: Social Stratification and Class
- Chapter Learning Objectives and Overview
- What Is Stratification?
- Explanations of Stratification and Class
- Class Matters: Marx and Neo-Marxists
- Class and Status: Weber and Neo-Weberians
- Just Rewards: Functionalism
- Gender and Class: Feminism
- Class and Colonialism: Postcolonial Theory
- A Plethora of Classes: Social Mobility and Status Attainment
- Licenses and Attributions for Explanations of Stratification and Class
- Social Classes in the United States
- Conclusion
- Chapter References
- Chapter 9: Gender: Identities, Interactions, and Institutions
- Chapter Learning Objectives and Overview
- Sex, Gender, and Identity
- Beyond the Binary
- Examining Interactions
- Gender and Intersectionality
- Institutions and Inequalities
- Families as a Social Institution
- Social Institutions and Stratification in Work/Public Spheres
- Movements for Change: Feminism
- Conclusion
- Chapter References
- Chapter 10: Sexuality
- Chapter Learning Objectives and Overview
- Sexuality
- Sexual Attitudes and Practices
- Sexualities: Perspectives and Sociological Research
- Inequalities Experienced through Interactions
- Policies and Social Institutions: Inequalities Experienced at the Structural Level
- Families: Marriage Equality
- Activity: Same Sex/Same Gender Marriage
- Education: Sex Education in the United States and Abroad
- Healthcare: Physical and Mental Health Stressors
- Workplace Practices and Policies
- Licenses and Attributions for Policies and Social Institutions: Inequalities Experienced at the Structural Level
- Conclusion
- Chapter References
- Chapter 11: Race and Ethnicity
- Chapter Learning Objectives and Overview
- Racial, Ethnic, and Minority Groups
- Theoretical Perspectives on Race and Ethnicity
- “Science” and Social Theory
- Emancipatory Theories
- Critical Race Theory
- A Closer Look: Race, Institutions, and Housing
- Racial Formation Theory
- Colorblindness/Theory of Racial Ignorance
- Intersection Theory
- Postcolonial Theory
- White Privilege
- Licenses and Attributions for Theoretical Perspectives on Race and Ethnicity
- Prejudice, Discrimination, and Racism
- Race and Identities
- Race and Group-Level Interactions
- Conclusion
- Chapter References
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