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SOC 112 Module Eight Worksheet
Your Sociological Lens
Read the article titled “Understanding the Sociological Perspective: How Sociologists See the World” and
watch the video How Does Social Change Happen? Then reflect on the course material by answering the
following questions in complete sentences (1–3 sentences per question). You will need to support your
answers with at least one scholarly source. Your responses will be graded using the Module Eight
Worksheet Rubric.
To complete this worksheet, replace the bracketed text with the relevant information.
Questions Your Answers
1. Describe how you can use your Using the sociological perspective in everyday life allows me to
newly developed sociological better understand how my behavior and interactions are
perspective in your everyday life. influenced by social structures, cultural norms, and external
societal factors. For example, I can recognize how societal
expectations shape the roles I assume at home and work,
allowing me to navigate them with more awareness (Cole,
2024).
2. What aspects of sociology can be Sociology helps me develop empathy and understanding by
helpful to you in your personal life? revealing how individuals' behavior is shaped by their social
environment and circumstances. It encourages me to
appreciate diversity and challenges any unconscious biases I
may have, fostering more meaningful and respectful
relationships in my personal life.
3. What aspects of sociology can be In a professional setting, sociology provides tools to
helpful to you in your professional understand group dynamics, workplace culture, and
life? interpersonal relationships. It also emphasizes the importance
of addressing social inequalities, which can guide me in
promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives within the
workplace (Ford Foundation, 2014).
4. How can a deeper understanding of A deeper understanding of human interaction helps address
human interaction be helpful in the social issues, resolve conflicts, and build stronger communities.
real world? Recognizing how social norms and cultural expectations shape
behavior enables me to engage constructively with others and
contribute to positive social change (Zevallos, 2021).
© 2025 CourseCracked. This guide is intended for study reference only. Do not copy, redistribute, or
submit as original academic work.
SOC 112 Module Eight Worksheet
Your Sociological Lens
Read the article titled “Understanding the Sociological Perspective: How Sociologists See the World” and
watch the video How Does Social Change Happen? Then reflect on the course material by answering the
following questions in complete sentences (1–3 sentences per question). You will need to support your
answers with at least one scholarly source. Your responses will be graded using the Module Eight
Worksheet Rubric.
To complete this worksheet, replace the bracketed text with the relevant information.
Questions Your Answers
1. Describe how you can use your Using the sociological perspective in everyday life allows me to
newly developed sociological better understand how my behavior and interactions are
perspective in your everyday life. influenced by social structures, cultural norms, and external
societal factors. For example, I can recognize how societal
expectations shape the roles I assume at home and work,
allowing me to navigate them with more awareness (Cole,
2024).
2. What aspects of sociology can be Sociology helps me develop empathy and understanding by
helpful to you in your personal life? revealing how individuals' behavior is shaped by their social
environment and circumstances. It encourages me to
appreciate diversity and challenges any unconscious biases I
may have, fostering more meaningful and respectful
relationships in my personal life.
3. What aspects of sociology can be In a professional setting, sociology provides tools to
helpful to you in your professional understand group dynamics, workplace culture, and
life? interpersonal relationships. It also emphasizes the importance
of addressing social inequalities, which can guide me in
promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives within the
workplace (Ford Foundation, 2014).
4. How can a deeper understanding of A deeper understanding of human interaction helps address
human interaction be helpful in the social issues, resolve conflicts, and build stronger communities.
real world? Recognizing how social norms and cultural expectations shape
behavior enables me to engage constructively with others and
contribute to positive social change (Zevallos, 2021).
© 2025 CourseCracked. This guide is intended for study reference only. Do not copy, redistribute, or
submit as original academic work.
