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New York University: Introduction to Sociology: Socialization
Looks at the meaning of socialization and its value to a society, and perspectives on what it is. Presents three aspects of socialization, including context, contents and processes, and results, and goes on to explain these in detail.
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New York University: Introduction to Sociology: The Field of Sociology
Explains what sociology is, what sociologists focus on, and its history.
OpenStax
Open Stax: Introduction to Sociology: Theoretical Perspectives on Deviance
Why does social deviance occur? Read about three theories that are grouped according to the three major sociological paradigms: functionalism, symbolic interactionism, and conflict theory.
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Sociology Guide: Introduction to Sociology: Development of Sociology
Describes how the field of sociology evolved and some early, influential sociologists.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Sociology: The Story of Sociology
Introductory module on human behavior and society. This section of the virtual course introduces students to the principles and perspective of Sociology.
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Nova Southeastern Univ: Research Paradigms and Meaning Making: A Primer [Pdf]
This paper is intended as an introduction to research methodology and how scientists construct meaning from a qualitative data analysis. (Published 2005)