Introduction to Sociology

Pendleton Round-Up Since 1910: Let 'er Buck! Statue in front of gates of a man riding a horse. American flag visible on building behind statue.
Figure 1.1 How can you use a sociological imagination at the Pendleton Round-Up?

Contents of This Chapter:

  1. Chapter Learning Objectives and Overview
    1. Learning Objectives
    2. Overview
    3. Licenses and Attributions for Chapter Learning Objectives and Overview
      1. Open Content, Original
      2. Open Content, Shared Previously
  2. What Is Sociology?
    1. Social Facts
    2. Sociological Perspective
    3. Activity: Understanding the Sociological Imagination
    4. Licenses and Attributions for What Is Sociology?
      1. Open Content, Original
      2. Open Content, Shared Previously
      3. All Rights Reserved Content
  3. Examining Diversity
    1. Representations of Diversity at the Round-Up: Race and Gender
    2. Licenses and Attributions for Examining Diversity
      1. Open Content, Original
      2. Open Content, Shared Previously
      3. All Rights Reserved Content
  4. Levels of Analysis: Macro Level and Micro Level
    1. Structure, Institutions, and Agency
      1. The Interconnections between the Round-Up and Social Institutions
    2. Licenses and Attributions for Levels of Analysis: Macro Level and Micro Level
      1. Open Content, Original
      2. Open Content, Shared Previously
      3. All Rights Reserved Content
  5. Why Study Sociology?
    1. To Build a Better Society
    2. To Understand Everyday Experiences
    3. Activity: Discovering Sociology
    4. To Connect Our Differences
    5. To Prepare for the Workplace
    6. Licenses and Attributions for Why Study Sociology?
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      2. Open Content, Shared Previously
      3. All Rights Reserved Content
  6. Sociology’s Real-World Applications
    1. Learn More
    2. Activity: Intersections of Gender, Race, and Health
    3. Licenses and Attributions for Sociology’s Real-World Applications
      1. Open Content, Original
      2. All Rights Reserved Content
  7. Conclusion
    1. Review of Learning Objectives
    2. Key Terms
    3. Discussion Questions
    4. Additional Resources
    5. Licenses and Attributions for Conclusion
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      2. Open Content, Shared Previously
  8. Chapter References

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