Sociology Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

SOC 102 Topic 1 DQ 1 In Our social world: An introduction to sociology, look up the definition of Sociology. Write at least four keywords that correspond best to the definition of Sociology. Explain the goal of Sociology. Share with the class why you want to study Sociology?

SOC 412 Topic 1 DQ 1 Upon reviewing the “Working Description of Religion” on page 13 of Religion in America, what do you find useful in this definition and why? Then, what would you like to add and why?

SOC 400 Topic 1 Discussion Question 1 The textbook provides three main reasons why students of sociology, social work, and justice studies should care about social research. Which of the three main reasons is the most important to you? Explain why and give one or more examples of how that reason might affect you as a researcher in the social sciences. In addition, if all the components of research that are described in the text, why do you think GCU wants you to pay special attention to the com...

SOC 102 Topic 1 DQ 2 Define the concept of Sociological Imagination. Provide an example of how you would apply the Sociological Imagination to a current social issue within society such as racial conflict and law enforcement, or education funding. What is your perspective on the issue if you use the Sociological Imagination?

SOC 102 Topic 7 DQ 2 Go to YouT and find the video on the coronation ceremony of Queen Elizabeth. What type of authority is demonstrated by the video? What type of authority does our President have? Which authority would you rather live under, traditional or rational-legal, and why?

SOC 102 Topic 7 DQ 1 How do structural-functionalist, feminists, and symbolic interactionists differ in their analysis of the family? Provide your conclusion as to the perspective that provides the fullest understanding of the family.

SOC 102 Topic 1 DQ 2 Define the concept of Sociological Imagination. Provide an example of how you would apply the Sociological Imagination to a current social issue within society such as racial conflict and law enforcement, or education funding. What is your perspective on the issue if you use the Sociological Imagination?

SOC 102 Topic 1 DQ 1 In Our social world: An introduction to sociology, look up the definition of Sociology. Write at least four keywords that correspond best to the definition of Sociology. Explain the goal of Sociology. Share with the class why you want to study Sociology?

SOC 102 Topic 6 DQ 2 Explain the difference between Modernization Theory, Dependency Theory, and World Systems Theory. Then select the theory that best explains social change and why.