Introduction to Sociology (SOCI1101)

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 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.

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 covering the sociology of the family. Viewing the family as a social institution, this lecture delineates the various forms of families and investigates the effects of the family on socialization processes.