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🌍 Society & Culture

Introduction to Sociology

This course offers a comprehensive introduction to the field of sociology, examining the structure and dynamics of socie...

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1. Foundations of Sociology
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Explore the origins and development of sociology, its pioneers, and foundational theories.

9 topics (9 versions)
1.1The Emergence of Sociology
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1.2Auguste Comte and Positivism
1.3Karl Marx and Conflict Theory
1.4Emile Durkheim and Functionalism
1.5Max Weber and Social Action
1.6Structural Functionalism
1.7Symbolic Interactionism
1.8Feminist Theory in Sociology
1.9Critical Theory

2. Research Methods in Sociology
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Learn about the various research methods used in sociology to analyze social phenomena.

9 topics (9 versions)
2.1Quantitative vs Qualitative Research
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2.2Surveys and Questionnaires
2.3Interviews and Focus Groups
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2.4Ethnography and Fieldwork
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2.5Content Analysis
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2.6Case Studies
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2.7Longitudinal Studies
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2.8Experimentation in Sociology
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2.9Ethics in Sociological Research
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3. Culture and Society
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Examine how culture influences social order, norms, and individual behavior.

9 topics (9 versions)
3.1Defining Culture
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3.2Cultural Norms and Values
3.3Subcultures and Countercultures
3.4Cultural Change and Innovation
3.5Globalization and Culture
3.6Cultural Relativism vs Ethnocentrism
3.7The Role of Language in Culture
3.8Popular Culture and Media
3.9High Culture vs Low Culture

4. Socialization and Identity
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Discover how individuals are socialized and how their identities are formed within society.

9 topics (9 versions)
4.1Agents of Socialization
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4.2The Family and Socialization
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4.3Peer Groups and Socialization
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4.4Education and Socialization
4.5Media and Socialization
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4.6Socialization Across the Life Course
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4.7Gender Socialization
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4.8Racial and Ethnic Identity
4.9Social Identity Theory
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5. Social Institutions
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Explore the major social institutions and their roles in society.

9 topics (9 versions)
5.1The Family as a Social Institution
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5.2Education Systems
5.3Religious Institutions
5.4Political Systems and Government
5.5Economic Systems
5.6Healthcare Systems
5.7The Role of Law and Legal Systems
5.8Institutions and Social Change
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5.9The Military as a Social Institution

6. Social Stratification and Inequality
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Investigate the structures of social stratification and the causes and consequences of inequality.

9 topics (9 versions)
6.1Social Class and Stratification
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6.2Wealth and Income Inequality
6.3Gender Inequality
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6.4Racial and Ethnic Inequality
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6.5Inequality in Education
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6.6Theories of Stratification
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6.7Global Inequality
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6.8The Welfare State
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6.9Social Mobility
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7. Social Change and Development
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Understand the processes and effects of social change and development in societies.

9 topics (9 versions)
7.1Theories of Social Change
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7.2Technology and Social Change
7.3Social Movements
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7.4Urbanization and Social Change
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7.5Globalization and Social Change
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7.6Environmental Change and Society
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7.7Cultural Change
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7.8Demographic Changes
7.9Social Policy and Change

8. Deviance and Social Control
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Explore the concepts of deviance, crime, and the mechanisms of social control.

9 topics (9 versions)
8.1Defining Deviance
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8.2Theories of Deviance
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8.3Crime and Criminality
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8.4The Criminal Justice System
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8.5Punishment and Corrections
8.6Social Control Mechanisms
8.7Stigma and Deviance
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8.8White-Collar and Corporate Crime
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8.9Juvenile Delinquency
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9. Race, Ethnicity, and Society
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Analyze the roles of race and ethnicity in social dynamics and structures.

9 topics (9 versions)
9.1Race and Ethnicity Defined
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9.2Historical Perspectives on Race
9.3Ethnic Relations and Conflict
9.4Racism and Discrimination
9.5Multiculturalism
9.6Assimilation vs Pluralism
9.7Immigration and Society
9.8Race and Media Representation
9.9Intersectionality

10. Gender and Society
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Examine the social constructs of gender and their impact on individuals and institutions.

9 topics (9 versions)
10.1Gender Roles and Socialization
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10.2Theories of Gender
10.3Gender Inequality in the Workplace
10.4Gender and Education
10.5Gender and Family Dynamics
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10.6Sexuality and Society
10.7Feminist Movements
10.8Masculinity Studies
10.9Gender and Health

11. Health, Medicine, and Society
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Explore the intersection of health, medicine, and societal structures.

9 topics (9 versions)
11.1The Sociology of Health and Illness
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11.2Healthcare Systems and Policies
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11.3Social Determinants of Health
11.4Mental Health and Society
11.5Medicalization
11.6Health Inequalities
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11.7The Role of Technology in Medicine
11.8Global Health Issues
11.9Aging and Health

12. Education and Society
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Investigate the role of education in social stratification and cultural transmission.

9 topics (9 versions)
12.1The Sociology of Education
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12.2Educational Inequality
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12.3Education and Social Mobility
12.4The Role of Teachers and Schools
12.5Higher Education and Society
12.6Education and Cultural Capital
12.7Global Education Systems
12.8Education Reform and Policy
12.9Technology in Education

13. The Family in Society
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Understand the changing dynamics and structures of families in contemporary society.

9 topics (9 versions)
13.1The Sociology of the Family
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13.2Family Structures and Diversity
13.3Marriage and Partnership
13.4Parenting and Childrearing
13.5Divorce and Separation
13.6Family and Socialization
13.7The Family and Economic Life
13.8Domestic Violence
13.9Intergenerational Relationships

14. Religion and Society
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Examine the interplay between religion and societal structures and processes.

9 topics (9 versions)
14.1The Sociology of Religion
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14.2Religious Beliefs and Practices
14.3Secularization
14.4Religion and Social Change
14.5Religious Institutions
14.6Religion and Identity
14.7Interfaith Relations
14.8Religion and Politics
14.9New Religious Movements

15. The Media and Society
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Analyze the role of media in shaping public perception and societal norms.

9 topics (9 versions)
15.1The Sociology of Media
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15.2Media Effects Theories
15.3Media and Public Opinion
15.4Digital Media and Society
15.5Media Ownership and Control
15.6Representation in Media
15.7Media and Identity
15.8Advertising and Consumer Culture
15.9Media Ethics
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