Exploring Sociology

<p><em style=color: rgba(51 51 51 1)>Exploring Sociology: Readings for Introductory Sociology</em><span style=color: rgba(51 51 51 1)> provides students with a carefully selected collection of articles that highlight the influence of social forces on all people regardless of culture ethnicity gender tradition or faith. The anthology provides readers an introduction to the study of sociology and underscores how our lives are shaped in large part by external forces.</span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(51 51 51 1)>Section I familiarizes students with the sociological perspective and ways in which to think sociologically. Section II provides readers with an introduction to social science research methods through a field experiment that investigates handwashing in public bathrooms. In Section III students learn about the concept of culture and in Section IV socialization group behavior and conformity. The reading in Section V demonstrates how behaviors usually classified as deviant can be normalized given the right social conditions. Section VI explores various types of inequalities including class race and gender. The final section examines social institutions including marriage family education religion the economy and government and shows how these institutions form the foundation of modern societies and guide our daily lives.</span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(51 51 51 1)>Engaging and approachable </span><em style=color: rgba(51 51 51 1)>Exploring Sociology</em><span style=color: rgba(51 51 51 1)> is an exemplary supplemental textbook for foundational courses in sociology.</span></p>