Welcome to Sociology Mr. Roberts

What is Sociology, anyway? Write down what you think a good definition for the word Sociology would be Sociology is the study of social behavior and the organization of human society a.k.a. the study of people in groups What are three topics you think this class will cover?

3 Theoretical Perspectives 1.Functionalism - emphasizes the contributions, or functions, of each part of a society 2.Conflict - sees social living as a contest for power (the ability to control others) 3.Symbolic Interactionism - focuses on how people within a society interact through mutually understood symbols

What Are We Studying? Foundations of Social Structure History of Sociology, Research Methods Culture and Social Structure Norms, Stereotypes, Groups, Roles Individual and Society Socialization, Adolescence, Adulthood, Deviance Social Inequality Classes, Poverty, Discrimination, Race, Gender

Syllabus Social Institutions Family, Economy, Politics, Religion, Science, Media The Changing World Population Growth, Urbanization, Demographics, Social Movements, Technology, Revolution, War