Introduction to the perspectives and methods that sociologists use to study the social life of communities and societies. Processes and patterns of group interaction, and the influence of group power over individual behaviour are examined. Topics such as social stratification, racism, sexuality, work, religion, and the family may be used to illustrate these concepts.
Introduction to the perspectives and methods that sociologists use to study the social life of communities and societies. Processes and patterns of group interaction, and the influence of group power over individual behaviour are examined. Topics such as social stratification, racism, sexuality, work, religion, and the family may be used to illustrate these concepts.