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Classic Reader: Sociology in Serge and Straw by O Henry
Read the full text of the short story Sociology in Serge and Straw by Anton Chekhov. Register for a free account to unlock annotation tools, printing, and more.
Lumen Learning
Lumen: Boundless Sociology: Systems of Stratification
Explains systems of social stratification.
Lumen Learning
Lumen: Boundless Sociology: Sociological Theories of Deviance
Outlines the four main perspectives of what social deviance is: social strain typology, structural functionalism, conflict theory, and labeling theory.
University of Chicago
University of Chicago Centennial Catalogues: Faculty: Robert E. Park, Sociology
A profile of Robert E. Park (1864-1944), an influential, early sociologist who taught at the University of Chicago.
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E Notes: Sociological Theories of Religion: Structural Functionalism
Explains what the structural functionalist perspective of religion is. About a third of the paper is available, and registration for a free trial is required to access the entire paper.
Grammarly
Grammarly Handbook: Asa (American Sociological Association)
This page explains the basics of the ASA citation style including in-text citations and the basics of bibliographic citations with examples. A link is provided to the ASA website for more information.
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Sociology Central:teaching Notes: Social Inequality: Theories: Marxism [Pdf]
Examines Marxist perspectives of social stratification in the contexts of class, gender, and ethnic group stratification. Touches upon modern Marxist theory.
Lumen Learning
Lumen: Boundless Sociology: Types of States: Monarchy
A brief definition of monarchy paired with examples of contemporary states with led by a monarch.
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E Notes: Sociological Theories of Religion: Symbolic Interactionism
Explains what the symbolic interactionist perspective of religion is. About a third of the paper is available, and registration for a free trial is required to access the entire paper.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Sociology: Social Structure and Interaction
Virtual learning unit on social structure and interaction includes four-part instruction on the way groups develop and leadership evolves. Students will find assignments and activities, as well as links to additional sources to...
Quizlet
Quizlet: The Adolescent in Society Chapter 5 Sociology
Practice the concepts of adolescent development by reading flash cards, playing race games, taking practice assessments, and more.
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Sociology Guide: Questions on Social Stratification
This quick snapshot of social stratification includes twelve popular questions with corresponding explanations on the topic.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Testing How Fashion Impacts the Behavior of Others Around Us
There's an old saying that "the clothes make the man" (or woman, we're quick to add nowadays). How true do you think this is? Here's a project with one approach for finding out.
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!
Other
Grinnell College: Functionalism
This site gives readers a great overview of the school of sociology known as functionalism. Has links to words, terms, names, and concepts that may require further clarification. Readers come away with a better understanding of the...
University of Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin: Changing Contexts of Parenting in the United States
This lecture in sociology presented in 1999 describes changing trends in marriage, discusses the new kinds of family situations that have become prevalent today, and examines reasons why these changes are occurring.
Lumen Learning
Lumen: Boundless Sociology: A Process of Preparing One to Live Within Society
Classroom aid to enhance studying the lifelong process of socialization grooming one to be able to live within one's own society. Find a reading, quiz, and slideshow presentation.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: The Julian Samora Research Institute
The Julian Samora Research Institute was established in honor of Julian Samora, a leading Mexican-American sociologist. Its mandate is to promote academic research and to disseminate its findings to the public, the government, academia,...
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Webster University: Harriet Martineau (1802 1876)
A biography of Harriet Martineau, a prominent sociologist in the 19th century. It covers the different stages of her life and her writings. This article is written by a sociology student as part of a collaborative project.
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E Notes: Explain the Functions of Mass Media From the Sociological Perspective
A brief explanation of the structuralist and conflict perspectives used by sociologists to understand mass media's role in modern society.
Other
Sociology Guide: Difference Between Prejudice and Discrimination
Explains what prejudice and discrimination are and the differences between them.
University of Pennsylvania
History and Sociology of Science: America's Golden Age of Medicine?
Examine the history of the Golden Age of Medicine in America from the 1930s through the 1960s. Use photographs, primary sources, essays, and the suggested questions to trace the advances made in drugs, technology, and the delivery of...
University of Maryland
Department of Sociology: Polls Take Commanding Lead in Politics, Business
Article presents a useful discussion on the basics of public opinion polling, problems with the polling process, sources of public opinion data and tips for consumers.
Tom Richey
Tom Richey: Comte and Positive Philosophy
Meet Auguste Comte, a French man who made contributions to philosophy and sociology. Stay positive! Comte came up with the doctrine of positive philosophy.
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