Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Sociology: Culture
Virtual learning unit on Culture introduces students to concepts, ideas and definitions. Module includes informational text, assignments and questions for review as well as links to supplemental material.
Other
Introductory Sociology: Culture
This page from the Del Mar College is an excellent outline of the topic; it provides a basic definition of the term, culture, as well as significant topics and a bibliography.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Sociology
A very detailed look at the development of the field of sociology. Looks at its historical roots, the earliest sociologists, and explains major theories that it was based on, and theories and schools of thought that evolved from those....
Lumen Learning
Lumen: Boundless Psychology: How Culture and Society Impact the Elderly
Examines the positive and negative perspectives that different cultures have on aging.
Other
Cape Sociology: Sociology, Culture and Identity: Sociology the Discipline
Introduces a learning module and explains what the field of sociology is.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Sociology
Flexbooks 2.0 are interactive, customizable, digital textbooks. Flexbooks are standards-aligned. Flexi, a student tutor, is integrated into each book to guide you on your learning journey. Flexi can assist in learning, answer questions,...
Lumen Learning
Lumen: Boundless Sociology: Theories of Socialization
Take a look at how socialization shapes and prepares humans for interactions in their culture.
Other
E Notes: How Can Culture and Values Affect Socialization?
A look into the approaches different cultures have, in this case, Japan vs. America, in relationship to developing socialization in children. What matters most in one society often carries a different value in another.
Other
Governments and Human Cultures
This is site addresses blends of government and culture. Page is broken up into distinct sections, making it easy for the reader. A great site for research on government and culture. Has a nice description of what government is, and how...
PBS
Pbs: Lesson Plan: A Nation of Many Cultures
This lesson plan is based on the "America Responds" series where students explore the concepts of valuing diversity and appreciation of cultural differences. An integrated art, social studies, and language arts lesson plan that is...
Emory University
Globalization Website: Globalization Glossary
This website is a glossary of words and phrases used in explaining the globalization of economies, politics, human rights, and world culture.
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.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Social Change: Sociology
Learning module in Sociology on what leads to social change. Site offers theoretical perspectives and case scenarios. Instruction through informational text, video, and questions for review.
US Census Bureau
U.s. Census: Population
This site is great for gathering sociological data. Data can be related to a wide variety of topics. Great for research!
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: What Are Social Groups and Social Networks?
This study resource for the MCAT explores the topic of "social groups" and "social networks" in society.
Biblioteca Virtual Miguel de Cervantes
Biblioteca Virtual Miguel De Cervantes: Literatura De Mudejares Y Moriscos
This portal promotes the literature of the Moorish and Mudejar minority of the XIV-XVII centuries. This site includes a series of historical and sociological studies, a general bibliography and a series of texts by contemporary authors...
SparkNotes
Spark Notes: Deviance: Structural Functional Theory
Explains how structural functional theory can be used to explain social deviant behavior. Describes four functions of deviance that were identified by Durkheim, and the deviant and conformist ways that individuals respond to...
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt: Cliffs Notes: Theories of Deviance
Read about four theories related to deviance and criminology which have emerged within the past 50 years.
Kenyon College
Hypertext Academic Projects: Large Dams in the Western United States
What is good, bad, and next for large dams in the United States? Examine biological and ecological, sociological and cultural, legal and political, and economic effects of building a dam.