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In three words or less, describe “who” you are in:
Math ClassLunchGym
Last weekend
Do Now: Who are you?
What is your sociological identity?The collection of group memberships
that determine your identity
StudentDaughterSonSisterBrotherEmployeeVolunteerMusicianDancerWriterMathematicianFriendColleagueNeighbor…..
What is a
Sociological
Perspective?
Sociology seeks to see how
society “is”, not what it should
be
Studying groups without
attributing your own opinions or
values
The ability
to see a connect
ion
Between you
And the
larger world
What is a Sociological Imagination?
9/11 Death of Bin Laden Japan Earthquake St. Baldricks JFK
View the world through other’s eyesLook beyond commonly held beliefs to hidden meanings
Look at Correlations: Ex. There is a distinct connection between hospitalization and death
Causation: Smoking has been linked as a cause of cancer through research
Now it’s your turn to look at an issue sociologically
What is the difference between the Valley Central High School North Cafeteria and South Cafeteria from a sociological standpoint?
In a group of 3 – brain storm this question
Social Sciences
Anthropology
History
Psychology
Economics
Political Science
Social PsychologyOther ty
pes of Social Sciences
Why do Sociologists use Empirical Questions?
Empirical Questions
Can be answered by gathering facts
Different from other types of
questions
The
oretical Qu
estion
What is racism?A questions about ideas that is answered by other ideas
Mor
al Question
Should there be racism?A question that asks you to make a value judgment
Empiri
cal
Qu
estion
Does racism exist in society?A question that can be answered with observations and investigation
Sociology is a Science –using observations and research can provide data that can be
measured
How is Sociology Scientific?
• Ask a question (hypothesis)• Create a way to collect data for an answer• Observe Carefully• Analyze your observations to see what answers they provide It is NOT common sense even thoughIt may seem that way….appearances are often deceiving!
Examples of sociological questions
Does the quantity of social ties affect the quality of social ties?(Does having more acquaintances harm or help close friendships?)
Is inequality inherited?(Do people raised in poverty go on to different jobs than those who
were raised with wealth?)Does working hard guarantee success?
(Does working hard determine quality of life or do issues like illness, disabilities, economics, geographic location limit success?)
Who uses sociology?
Political groupsNonprofit groups
GovernmentLaw Enforcement
Social WorkersEducationBusiness
Individuals
How can government reduce
unemployment? How do we provide
for the disabled? Can criminals be
rehabilitated? Can we predict when
crimes will occur? Do Domestic
Violence programs work? How can
bullying be prevented? Why do
students drop out of school? How can
we motivate employees? What type of
commercial will attract buyers? What
kind of toothpaste should I buy?
Should I break up with him/her?.....
What do Sociologists look at?
• Politics, race, gender, economics, religion, psychology, anthropology, cultural studies, gender studies, etc.
• All interact with each other.• Studying one in isolation misses important information on how social groups work
Summary
• What is Sociology?• What is sociological identity• What kinds of questions are there?• How do sociologists measure society?• What is sociological perspective?• What is sociological imagination?• In what areas do sociologists work?• What content areas do sociologists look at
and why?