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- Chapter 1: How Does Social Change Matter to You?
- Learning Outcomes
- Chapter Story
- The Art of Sociology
- Diverse Experiences of Social Change
- Social Change and the Environment: The Sámi People
- Social Change and a History of War: A Peace Community in Colombia
- Social Change and Culture: The Quechua and Aymara Worldview of Pachakuti
- Acknowledging Diverse Experiences with Social Change
- Going Deeper
- Licenses and Attributions for Diverse Experiences of Social Change
- Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 2: The Study of Social Change
- Learning Outcomes
- Chapter Story
- Social Change and the Sociological Framework
- The Structure and Organization of Society
- Patterns and Process of Social Change
- Society and the Natural Environment
- Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 3: Social Location and Social Theories
- Learning Outcomes
- Chapter Story
- The Study of Social Location
- Systems of Oppression
- Lived Experiences in Stratified Society
- Classical Sociological Perspectives
- Newer Sociological Perspectives
- Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 4: Globalization and Inequality
- Learning Outcomes
- Chapter Story
- The Study of Global Stratification and Globalization
- Measuring Global Stratification
- The Classification of Countries
- Theories of Inequality Between Countries
- Measuring Social Inequality Within Countries
- Measuring Quality of Life
- Globalization and Inequality
- Trends in Global Inequality
- Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 5: Roots of Global Inequality, Decolonization, and Resistance
- Learning Outcomes
- Chapter Story
- Foundations of Global Inequality
- Globalization, Inequality, and the Development Age
- Mixed Impacts of Foreign Assistance, Humanitarian Aid, and Development
- New Perspectives and Movements for Global Change
- Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 6: Economy and Social Change
- Chapter 7: Health, Safety, and the State
- Learning Outcomes
- Chapter Story
- The Study of Healthcare as an Institution
- Government Services and a Disparity of Support
- Health, Safety, and the Legacy of Colonization
- Alternative and Decolonizing Models for Health, Safety, and Security
- Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 8: Education: Inequality and Justice
- Learning Outcomes
- Chapter Story
- Perspectives on Education in Unequal Societies
- Policy Matters for Social Justice
- Genocide and Cultural Restoration
- Teaching That Transforms
- Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 9: Religion, Spiritual Belief Systems, and Social Change
- Learning Outcomes
- Chapter Story
- Religion, Spiritual Belief Systems, and Power
- Foundational Perspectives on Religion
- Newer Perspectives on Religion
- Resilience, Resistance, and Justice
- Religion, Spiritual Belief Systems, and the Environment
- Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 10: Social Movements and the Environment
- Learning Outcomes
- Chapter Story
- Types of Social Movements
- Stages of Social Movements
- Perspectives on Social Movements
- Environmental Inequity
- Shifts in Perspective and Practice
- Environmental Justice Movements
- Indigenous-Led Environmental Justice Movements
- Making Connections: Regeneration and Collaboration
- Conclusion
- References
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