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1. SOC 100 Entire Course For more course tutorials visit www.tutorialrank.com SOC 100 Week 1 Theory and Culture Worksheet SOC 100 Week 2 Socialization and Social Structure Worksheet SOC 100 Week 3 Sociological Perspectives and Social Groups Worksheet SOC 100 Week 4 Social Behavior and Inequalities Summary

2. SOC 100 Week 5 Social Change Presentation SOC 100 Week 1 Discussion Perspectives of Sociology SOC 100 Week 2 Discussion The Self, Socialization, and Social Structure SOC 100 Week 3 Discussion Social Groups SOC 100 Week 4 Discussion Social Deviance and Control SOC 100 Week 5 Discussion Social Change ..................................................................................................................... ......................................... SOC 100 Week 1 Discussion Perspectives of Sociology

3. For more course tutorials visit www.tutorialrank.com Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words: While all of us live in society, we rarely stop to consider the specifics of how various aspects of society affect us. This week, you are asked to think about how sociology is different from other social sciences, and what theories exist within sociology to explain how people behave within society. Take a moment to think about the culture and society in which you live, and refresh your understanding of the 3 sociological theories discussed in the reading. What do you see as the differences between ‘culture’ and ‘society’? Provide an example of a ‘culture’ and an example of a related ‘society’. Share a specific example of what might be studied by each of the following sociological theories. Conflict theory

4. Structural functionalism Symbolic interactionism ..................................................................................................................... ......................................... SOC 100 Week 1 Theory and Culture Worksheet For more course tutorials visit www.tutorialrank.com SOC 100 Week 1 Theory and Culture Worksheet Theoretical perspectives are used by sociologists to interpret social behavior and phenomena. Culture can be used to do the same, but also provides other predictable elements. This assignment examines theoretical perspectives and the role of culture in sociology. Complete the Theory and Culture Worksheet. Submit your completed worksheet to the Assignment Files tab. Theory and Culture Worksheet Short-Answer

5. Respond to the following in 50 to 75 words each, unless otherwise specified. What is sociology? What are some examples of what sociologists study? When examining the theoretical perspectives in sociology, each perspective has a specific focus and level of analysis. What does the level of analysis mean? Refer to Table 1.1 (p.19) in Ch. 1 of Essentials of Sociology. In 25 to 50 words each, describe the focus and level of analysis for the following theoretical perspectives: Symbolic Interactionalism: Functional Analysis:

6. Conflict Theory: Culture shapes many things in our lives, sometimes including what we wear, what we eat, and how we interact with each other. According to Ch. 2 of Essentials of Sociology, what are the influences of culture in society? ..................................................................................................................... ......................................... SOC 100 Week 2 Discussion The Self, Socialization, and Social Structure For more course tutorials visit www.tutorialrank.com Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words: This week’s activities focus on the process that humans undergo to ‘become’ social beings. The discipline of sociology looks at the ‘self’ from the perspective of socialization differently than the discipline of psychology would. Take a moment to review the sociological theories of self-development.

7. Which of the sociological theories of self-development do you find most convincing? In your own words, according to this theory, what is the ‘self’ and how does it form? Why do you think socialization of individuals is so important to society? ..................................................................................................................... ......................................... SOC 100 Week 2 Socialization and Social Structure Worksheet For more course tutorials visit www.tutorialrank.com SOC 100 Week 2 Socialization and Social Structure Worksheet Socialization, social structure, and social interaction take similar roles in developing social behavior. This assignment requires you to describe the aspects and theories of how individuals develop as social beings, and what contributes to those processes. Complete the Socialization and Social Structure Worksheet.

8. Submit your completed worksheet to the Assignment Files tab. Socialization and Social Structure Worksheet Short-Answer Respond to the following in 50 to 75 words each, unless otherwise specified. In 25 to 50 words each, describe the following perspectives of development of the self: Cooley’s Looking Glass Self: Mead’s Role Taking:

9. Piaget’s Development of Reasoning: What role does socialization take in personality, morality, emotions, and gender? How do different agents of socialization contribute? In 20 to 25 words each, describe how socialization occurs in each of the following developmental periods: Childhood (birth to age 12): Adolescence (ages 13-17): Transitional Adulthood (ages 18-29): The Middle Years (ages 30-65):

10. The Older Years (ages 65 and above): Different societies have different social structures. What is social structure? What components contribute to the macrosociological perspective of social structure? ..................................................................................................................... ......................................... SOC 100 Week 3 Discussion Social Groups For more course tutorials visit www.tutorialrank.com Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words: Last week, you reviewed some of the ideas about how individuals arrive at their concept of ‘self’. This week, you move on to explore the various kinds of groups to which individuals belong, and you look the various types of groups and some of the common and significant social groups. Groups can be divided into primary groups and secondary groups.

11. Groups can further be identified as in-groups and out-groups. Consider the groups to which you feel you belong. Provide an example of a primary and a secondary group to which you belong. How has technology affected the primary and secondary groups to which you belong? Also consider the concept of in-groups and out- groups. Provide an example of where people may have been excluded or rejected based on this kind of group dynamic. ..................................................................................................................... ......................................... SOC 100 Week 3 Sociological Perspectives and Social Groups Worksheet For more course tutorials visit www.tutorialrank.com SOC 100 Week 3 Sociological Perspectives and Social Groups Worksheet Sociologists use three main sociological perspectives to view different aspects of social life. In this assignment, you apply the three sociological perspectives to the concepts of marriage, family, education, and religion. You also differentiate between types of social groups to better understand how these groups function in society.

12. Complete the Sociological Perspectives and Social Groups Worksheet. Submit your completed worksheet to the Assignment Files tab. Sociological Perspectives and Social Groups Worksheet Part 1 Complete the following table by describing how each sociological perspective views each concept. Each response should be 25 to 40 words. Perspective Marriage Family Education

13. Religion Functionalist Conflict

14. Symbolic Interactionist Part 2 Respond to the following in 50 to 75 words each:

15. Describe the characteristics of primary and secondary groups, and how these groups function in society. Explain the main differences between primary and secondary groups. Describe the different aspects of group dynamics that influence social groups. ..................................................................................................................... ......................................... SOC 100 Week 4 Discussion Social Deviance and Control For more course tutorials visit www.tutorialrank.com Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words: In the past few weeks of sociological study, you have explored views of individual development and group dynamics. This week you will study societal dynamics, which includes social control and social inequality.

16. According to the reading, social deviance can be perceived as positive or negative, depending on the context. Provide an original example of social deviance (not one from the book) that might be considered ‘negative.’ Provide another that might be considered ‘positive.’ Explain why each example might be perceived as 'negative' or 'positive'. How might the concept of social control contribute to the negative or positive perception? ..................................................................................................................... ......................................... SOC 100 Week 4 Social Behavior and Inequalities Summary For more course tutorials visit www.tutorialrank.com SOC 100 Week 4 Social Behavior and Inequalities Summary There are different social behaviors that occur within a society, as well as social inequalities. How do these social behaviors and social

17. inequalities develop? This assignment requires you to examine these concepts in more depth, and explain what you have learned. Write a 350- to 525-word summary of the concepts related to deviance and social inequalities. Include the following: Describe the concept of deviance. Describe how each sociological perspective explains deviance. Describe factors that contribute to social inequalities. Include a minimum of 1 source. Submit your summary to the Assignment Files tab. ..................................................................................................................... ......................................... SOC 100 Week 5 Discussion Social Change For more course tutorials visit www.tutorialrank.com Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

18. In this final week of class, you have the opportunity to reflect on the material from the past 4 weeks. Sociology explores the relationships of people to one another, of individuals in groups, of groups within society, and the effect of the environment on all of them. Because the components of society are complex, social change is continuous. This week’s activities focused on causes of social change and the various types of social movements. Identify one major social change you have observed during the last 10 years. Share your selected social change with your classmates. Which of the following forces contributed to that social change, and how: technology, social institutions, population, environment? Were there any social movements that related to this social change? What effect did the movement have on the change? ..................................................................................................................... ......................................... SOC 100 Week 5 Social Change Presentation For more course tutorials visit www.tutorialrank.com Social change can require a large movement, or a small intervention, depending on the type of change you are trying to implement. This

19. assignment helps you apply what you have learned this week to a situation in your community in which social change may be necessary. Review the Microsoft® PowerPoint® resources to enhance your presentation. Create a 6- to 10-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation on social change in your community. Include the following: Describe a social problem in your community. (Examples include graffiti in parks, destruction of community property, property theft, parking violations, speeding, improper pet waste disposal, improper landscaping, or other.) Choose a theory of social change to apply to this problem, and describe how this theory proposes to address this problem and create social change.

20. Identify possible social influences or agents for change to address the problem in your community. Include detailed speaker notes for each slide.