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Introduction to Sociology: Exploring Social Groups and Identities

Discover the foundations of sociology, including sociological identity, sociological imagination, empirical questions, and the various areas of study within sociology. Gain insights into the interactions between politics, race, gender, economics, and more.

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Introduction to Sociology: Exploring Social Groups and Identities

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  1. Do Now: Who are you? In three words or less, describe “who” you are in: Math Class Lunch Gym Last weekend

  2. What is Sociology?

  3. What is your sociological identity? Student Daughter Son Sister Brother Employee Volunteer Musician Dancer Writer Mathematician Friend Colleague Neighbor….. The collection of group memberships that determine your identity

  4. What is a Sociological Imagination? View the world through other’s eyes Look beyond commonly held beliefs to hidden meanings Look at Correlations: Ex. There is a distinct connection between hospitalization and death Causation: Smoking has been linked as a cause of cancer through research 9/11 Death of Bin Laden Japan Earthquake St. Baldricks JFK

  5. Now it’s your turn to look at an issue sociologically In a group of 3 – brain storm this question What is the difference between the Valley Central High School North Cafeteria and South Cafeteria from a sociological standpoint?

  6. Other types of Social Sciences

  7. Sociology is a Science –using observations and research can provide data that can be measured Why do Sociologists use Empirical Questions?

  8. How is Sociology Scientific? • Ask a question (hypothesis) • Create a way to collect data for an answer • Observe Carefully • Analyze your observations to see what answers they provide It is NOT common sense even though It may seem that way….appearances are often deceiving!

  9. Examples of sociological questions Does the quantity of social ties affect the quality of social ties? (Does having more acquaintances harm or help close friendships?) Is inequality inherited? (Do people raised in poverty go on to different jobs than those who were raised with wealth?) Does working hard guarantee success? (Does working hard determine quality of life or do issues like illness, disabilities, economics, geographic location limit success?)

  10. Who uses sociology? How can government reduce unemployment? How do we provide for the disabled? Can criminals be rehabilitated? Can we predict when crimes will occur? Do Domestic Violence programs work? How can bullying be prevented? Why do students drop out of school? How can we motivate employees? What type of commercial will attract buyers? What kind of toothpaste should I buy? Should I break up with him/her?..... Political groups Nonprofit groups Government Law Enforcement Social Workers Education Business Individuals

  11. What do Sociologists look at? • Politics, race, gender, economics, religion, psychology, anthropology, cultural studies, gender studies, etc. • All interact with each other. • Studying one in isolation misses important information on how social groups work

  12. Summary • What is Sociology? • What is sociological identity • What kinds of questions are there? • How do sociologists measure society? • What is sociological perspective? • What is sociological imagination? • In what areas do sociologists work? • What content areas do sociologists look at and why?

  13. Name_____________ Per.____ Exit Quiz • In one sentence sum up the main idea of this lesson • Write down one (1) new term you learned today • Will you ever use anything you learned today ?

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