Introduction to Sociology (SOCI1101) Lectures 1-12

This first lecture in the course explores generally the conceptualization and operationalization of society. It includes the primary theorists who shaped the modern sociological understanding of society.

Lecture 12 covers the broad topic of socialization, including delineating how the distinguishment between Nature vs. Nurture, the role of psychology, and the role of sociology play into socialization experiences.

Lecture 11 covers the sociology of aging, delving into the various generations, the distribution of inequality over age, and theoretical analysis of age stratification.

Lecture 2 covers the sociological terms of ideology and culture, delving into definitions, components, and theoretical analyses of the terms' intersection.

Lecture 6 delineates the terms discrimination and stratification, situating them in the modern context of sociology.

Lecture 10 provides a general overview of punishment and its function in society as a mechanism of social control. It includes a differentiation between crime and deviance and a broad, in-depth theoretical analysis of deviance.

Lecture 7 explores the concept of religion as a social institution, including religion's role in pre-industrial, industrial, and post-industrial societies, a theoretical analysis of religion, and a delineation of types of religious organizations and the world religions.

Lecture 8 delves into the process of social interaction, exploring the influential concepts of role and status and providing a theoretical analysis of social media and social interaction.

Lecture 9 conceptualizes and operationalizes the terms of social groups and social organizations. It explores Kurt Lewin's different leadership role styles, various sociologists' experiments, and the intersection between formal organizations and bureaucracy.

Lecture 3 explores the sociology of mass media through a theoretical analysis of mass media. Additionally, this lecture concludes with a delineation of the ways in which the internet stratifies the world and nations.

Lecture 5 explores the economy, highlighting its historical transformation, differentiating the labor markets, illustrating the various economic systems, and offering a theoretical analysis of power in society.