...cognitive function, religion has been one the crucial pieces of fabric woven into the thread of culture. Before I was able to take my first steps, the fabric of religion was woven into my life. With my grandmother as a Christian minister in training and my great-uncle as a pastor, the church has stuck with my family and I like glue. As I grew older, at the suggestion of my grandmother, I began to insert myself more in ministerial activities. Consequently, at the age of sixteen, I began to volunteer with my great-uncle, at a local nursing home. Each Sunday, for a year and a half, we would minister to approximately twenty residents who wanted to attend church but were physically unable to. Seeing the smiles on their faces, as well as developing a sense of fulfillment and amity, encouraged me to continue to work in the ministry....
Words: 895 - Pages: 4
...Internet Pornography Use Among Traditional-Aged College Students Joseph Roberson Jr Strayer University Author Note This assignment is being submitted on April 30th, 2013, for Professor Ogtabwe’s SOC100 Intro to Sociology Internet Pornography Use Among Traditional-Aged College Students I chose to review an article out of the periodical called Sociological viewpoints, on Internet Pornography use among traditional aged college students. This article was written by two gentlemen, William Beaver and Stephen Paul, and was placed in the fall 2011 edition. This article was new research as they set out to improve on experiments already done on the topic and find growth in the area. You can tell this is new research because the authors have a previous studies section and throughout the article reference those studies when deemed applicable. To achieve these results they chose to use surveys (Beaver & Paul, 2011, pp25-38). Mr. Beaver and Mr. Paul handed out a 24 question survey to 439 undergraduate students, received 407 responses, attending a private university and community college in Western Pennsylvania (Beaver & Paul, 2011, pp25-38). Those surveyed where primarily enrolled in introductory level social science courses, were between the ages of 18 to 26, and averaged an age of 19.9 years old (Beaver & Paul, 2011, pp25-38). After weighing the variables used and carefully reviewing the responses from the surveys they determined a couple things to be true. When...
Words: 651 - Pages: 3
...affected by historical forces and to see how historical events may be shaped by personal choices. WEEK 1 - TOPIC 1: SOCIOLOGY AND SOCIAL GROUPS Objectives Discuss the social construction of reality. Distinguish between sociological perspectives. Develop a sociological imagination. Identify components of social groups and organizations. Materials Readings for Week One: EBOOK COLLECTION: Ch. 1 of Sociology: A Brief Introduction. EBOOK COLLECTION: Ch. 3 of Sociology: A Brief Introduction. EBOOK COLLECTION: Ch. 5 of Sociology: A Brief Introduction. EBOOK COLLECTION: Ch. 12 of Sociology: A Brief Introduction. ARTICLE: Week One Electronic Reserve Readings Assessment Individual Assignment: Social Group Worksheet Martix Resource: Social Group Worksheet Matrix Complete the Social Group Worksheet using your sociological imagination to identify and describe the relationship between yourself and the other members of any social group of your choice. Submit the Social Group Worksheet Matrix. Social Group Matrix Refer to your course syllabus for additional instructions on individual and learning team assignments. WEEK 2 - TOPIC 1: SCIENCE OF SOCIOLOGY Objectives Apply the steps of the scientific method. Compare major research designs. Explain ethical issues in sociological research. Materials Readings for Week Two: EBOOK COLLECTION: Ch. 2 of Sociology: A Brief Introduction. ARTICLE: Week Two Electronic Reserve Readings Assessment Scientific Method Matrix WEB...
Words: 375 - Pages: 2
...Investigation. A. Sociological investigation begins with two key requirements: 1. Apply the sociological perspective. 2. Be curious and ask questions. B. Sociology is a type of science, a logical system that bases knowledge on direct, systematic observation. Science is one form of truth. Scientific knowledge is based on empirical evidence, or information we can verify with our senses. C. Scientific evidence sometimes contradicts common sense explanations of social behavior. 1. SOCIOLOGY IN FOCUS BOX (p. 28)—Is What We Read in the Popular Press True? The Case of Extramarital Sex. Every day, we see stories in newspapers and magazines that tell us what people think and how they behave. But a lot of what we read turns out to be misleading or even untrue. Take the issue of extramarital sex, which refers to a married person having sex with someone other than his or her spouse. A look at the cover of many of the so-called women’s magazines you find in the checkout aisle at the supermarket or a quick reading of the advice column in your local newspaper might lead you to think that extramarital sex is a major issue facing married couples. II. Three Ways to Do Sociology. There are three ways to do research in sociology: positivist sociology, interpretive sociology, and critical sociology. A. Positivist Sociology. 1. Scientific sociology is the study of society based on systematic observation of social behavior. The scientific orientation to knowing, called positivism, assumes that an objective...
Words: 1736 - Pages: 7
...societies and world systems. * We study it to be able to evaluate the effects of gender, ethnic background, social class, religion, and community on an individual or group. Another is that the sociological perspective is crucial for success in today’s multicultural and multinational work environments. Thus, a background in social science is valuable preparation for careers in almost any modern organizational setting. 2. What are the disciplines of Social Science? * Social science is actually the commonly used as an umbrella term to refer to the academic disciplines concerned with society and the relationships among individuals within a society. These disciplines include anthropology, economics, political science, psychology and sociology and many more. 3. What is Anthropology? Why do we study Anthropology? * Anthropology is the study of humans, past and present. Anthropologists look at cross-cultural differences in social institutions, cultural beliefs, and communication styles. They often seek to promote understanding between groups by "translating" each culture to the other, for instance by spelling out common, taken-for-granted assumptions. * We study it to be able to understand the full sweep and complexity of cultures across all of human history. An anthropology class can be useful for students in a variety of majors, such as education, business, medicine, and law. Knowledge about human diversity is helpful in many careers. It is often an advantage to...
Words: 1250 - Pages: 5
...you can do “I will be with you always” you are calling on yourself to be great. You are trying to make all the inconsistencies and complexities of marriage become reality. The books I have selected for my annotated bibliography all offer something to help the reader attain this goal of helping a marriage not just survive in today’s society but thrive and grow. Marriage and Relationships of Today Bernstein, J., & Magee, S. (2008). Why can’t you read my mind? Da Capo Press Bernstein, a psychologist specializing in couples and family therapy, and Magee (The Power of Positive Confrontation) offer marital partners a way to renew the spark in their relationships in this self help guide. They claim that one of the most significant steps is to focus on yourself rather than your partner by ridding yourself of toxic thoughts. Examining nine toxic thought patterns, the authors provide well-researched explanations, relevant examples and practical alternatives to transform negative thoughts and behaviors into positive and constructive ones. Gottman, J. (1995). Why marriages succeed or fail: and how you can make yours last. Simon & Schuster. Psychology professor from University of Washington, John...
Words: 1519 - Pages: 7
...affected by historical forces and to see how historical events may be shaped by personal choices. Week 1 - Topic 1: Sociology and Social Groups Objectives Discuss the social construction of reality. Distinguish between sociological perspectives. Develop a sociological imagination. Identify components of social groups and organizations. Materials Readings for Week One EBOOK COLLECTION: Ch. 1 of Sociology: A Brief Introduction. EBOOK COLLECTION: Ch. 3 of Sociology: A Brief Introduction. EBOOK COLLECTION: Ch. 5 of Sociology: A Brief Introduction. EBOOK COLLECTION: Ch. 12 of Sociology: A Brief Introduction. ARTICLE: Week One Electronic Reserve Readings Assessment Individual Assignment: Social Group Worksheet Martix Resource: Social Group Worksheet Matrix Complete the Social Group Worksheet using your sociological imagination to identify and describe the relationship between yourself and the other members of any social group of your choice. Submit the Social Group Worksheet Matrix. Social Group Matrix Refer to your course syllabus for additional instructions on individual and learning team assignments. Week 2 - Topic 1: Science of Sociology Objectives Apply the steps of the scientific method. Compare major research designs. Explain ethical issues in sociological research. Materials Readings for Week Two EBOOK COLLECTION: Ch. 2 of Sociology: A Brief Introduction. ARTICLE: Week Two Electronic Reserve Readings Assessment...
Words: 702 - Pages: 3
...the Scientific Method Jan Chen C. Xiao Introduction to Sociology Professor Smith February 5, 2014 The Scientific Method is an important component of Sociology and most, if not all, branches of Science. In ancient times, people relied profoundly on the use of myths, superstitions, etcetera to explain the happenings around them. It was then that they eventually began to question the cogency of their knowledge on various matters such as why the sky is blue or why people display certain characteristics more than others. To satiate their curiosities of the world, they developed Science, which over time split into several branches. Thus, the scientific revolution began from which the Scientific Method originated. Over the past century, scientists have explained a vast majority of our natural and social world through the use of the Scientific Method. Fundamentally, the method consists of eight steps that are accepted worldwide as the basic model for conducting scientific research: choosing a topic, defining a problem, reviewing literature, formulate a hypothesis, choosing the method of research, gather evidence, conclusion, and sharing the results. At first glance, most of these steps are pretty self-explanatory, but it becomes more delicate when it arrives comes to forming the hypothesis, research method, and collecting data. It is crucial for researchers to be value free when it comes to conducting their research. One’s own beliefs should not impair their ability to logically...
Words: 869 - Pages: 4
...Writing with authority is another way of saying writing with craft. More than anything, authority also refers to believability. In order to create believability, authority requires acknowledgement on concerning the reader. For some people, writing in their profession is a blessing for them, while others may see it as a curse. Not knowing how to accurately write in sociology can define one’s credibility as a professional writer. Therefore, just because some knows how to properly write in APA formatting doesn’t define the paper to be well written. In order to write a well written paper and mastering your research papers, the writer should learn how to write with authority. This could mean changing your writing styles, the tone of your writing...
Words: 860 - Pages: 4
...Sociology 101 Exam 1 Take home A. Functionalist perspective emphasizes the way in which the parts of a society are structured to maintain its stability. Functionalists believe that everything and everyone have a place and purpose in society. If an aspect of social life does not contribute to a society’s survival, the aspect will not be passed from one generation to the next. Sometimes the function may be considered manifest (obvious) and other times it may be considered latent, or less obvious. A manifest function of prison is to protect society from dangerous individuals. A latent function of prison would be to provide jobs to people in rural areas, who otherwise might be unemployed. They believe that society depends on these functions to serve its people, and has a macro view of sociology. Functionalist perspective has a macro view of sociology. Conflict theory. Conflict sociologists see a world in continual struggle. The conflict perspective assumes that social behavior is best understood in terms of tension between competing groups over power or the allocation of resources. Conflict theorists are interested in how society’s institutions such as family, government and religion may help to maintain the privileges of some and keep others in subservient position. For example, the rich vs. the poor conflict theory explains how the rich use their power to exploit groups with less power, in this case the poor. Their emphasis on social change and the redistribution of resources...
Words: 1155 - Pages: 5
...What is Sociology of Education? Posted on December 27, 2010 by Sitwe This essay will firstly define education and sociology then it will define what sociology of education is and come up with a suitable definition on sociology of education from various definitions. This suitable definition will be discussed further because it speaks much of what goes on in education system. Peter Snelson (1974) defines education as a condition of human Survival. It is the means where by one generation Transmits the wisdom, knowledge and experience Which prepares the next generation for life duties And pleasure. This definition on education helps us to act with more insight and more intelligence in molding the youth in an acceptable manner. We can give a sound academic mission to the youth by teaching them survival skills such as carpentry, pottery, basketry and other survival skills which can better their lives. Human beings not only acquire new skills but also form the society. To this effect parents and teachers should work hand in hand in order to help the youths themselves have knowledge and in coming up with relevant ways it’s a matter of assisting them. By teaching the young ones, knowledge is transmitted from one generation to the next. This simply enlightens us that education is a continuous process. The statement “sky is the limit” helps us to have a wide knowledge about all aspects of education. Education prepares individuals to do things it is their responsibility to do them. For instance...
Words: 4626 - Pages: 19
...following will discuss the meaning of social psychology, how social psychology differs from other related disciplines and explains the main types of research approaches and/or methods along with their roles within social psychology. In short, the definition of social psychology is the study of the relations between people and groups. Those who specialize in this field of study normally already have specialized in fields of their own and are usually psychologists or sociologists even though both sides use both the individual and group as their units of analysis. Myers defines social psychology as, "the scientific study of how people think about, influence and relate to one another." (Myers, 2010, p. 3). This type of psychology includes how people’s thoughts, behaviors or feelings are affect by others. Social psychology does differ from other disciplines such as clinical psychology, general psychology, and sociology. Even though some of them overlap between disciplines, they each hold an alternate focus and are different in other aspects as well. To give an example of this, sociological and psychological researchers often have different goals, motives, methods, and terminology. Social psychology and sociology also have separate academic journals and professional associations (Sewell, 1989). Whereas sociologists are trained in sociology, most social psychologists are trained within psychology, as are general and clinical psychologists. According to social psychology, behavior often...
Words: 880 - Pages: 4
...produce unanticipated and harmful outcomes (Vaughan,1999). It is often an unintended consequence of the normal activities of actors within an organization” (Fox & Harding 2005) Sociology- scientific study of human behavior, social groups, and society. * As stated by the American Sociological Association, sociology is the study of social life and the social causes and the consequences of human behavior. The term social life encompasses all the interpersonal relationships, all groups or collections of person, and all types of social organizations. The “Causes and consequences of human behavior” encompass how these relationships, groups, and organizations are interrelated; how they influence personal and interpersonal behavior; how they affect and are affected by the larger society, how they change or why they remain static; and what the consequences are of these factors. This definition reflects the belief that people can be understood only in the context of their contacts, associations, and communications with other people. The very heart of sociology then its concern with the complexities and subtleties of human social life makes it a discipline that is highly relevant not only to professional sociologists, but also to people in virtually every line of work and at every level. * Thus sociology may consider a wide range of general questions such as the following; HOW DO GROUPS INFLUENCE INDIVIDUAL HUMAN BEHAVIOR? Social Imagination- quality of mind that allows us to...
Words: 2608 - Pages: 11
...Chapter 2 – Examining the Social World: How Do We Know? Ballantine, Roberts, and Korgen. Our Social World: Condensed, Fourth Edition. © 2015 SAGE Publications The Development of Sociology • Social thought before sociology: strongly influenced by religion and philosophy • Modern sociology arose in 19th century Europe, influenced by several conditions: – Colonialism: exposure to other cultures – Industrial Revolution & French Revolution: desire to know how dramatic change could be systematically explained – Advances in the natural sciences: desire to apply scientific method to the social world Ballantine, Roberts, and Korgen. Our Social World: Condensed, Fourth Edition. © 2015 SAGE Publications The Development of Sociology August Comte & the science of society • Coined the term “sociology” in 1838 • Thought society’s problems could not be understood by philosophical or religious speculation; scientific knowledge was needed • Two main concerns – What holds society together? (social statics or structure) – Why is there change in society? (social dynamics or process) Ballantine, Roberts, and Korgen. Our Social World: Condensed, Fourth Edition. © 2015 SAGE Publications The Development of Sociology Early sociology after Comte • Focus on massive social and economic change brought by Industrial Revolution • Focus on relationship between micro-, meso-, and macro-level processes • Early sociological theorists: Emile Durkheim, Karl Marx, Harriet...
Words: 2442 - Pages: 10
...Berger writes "sociology is justified by the belief that it is better to be conscious than unconscious and that consciousness is a condition of freedom" (pg 175). Explain what he means and provide your opinion, does sociology contribute to consciousness? does is contribute to our freedom? explain this link between consciousness and freedom. Berger writes, "sociology is justified by the belief that it is better to be conscious than unconscious and that consciousness is a condition of freedom" (175). By this he means that in order for sociology, as a humanity, to claim significance in the hearts and minds of one or many persons those one or many persons must value- or come to value- a deeper awareness of themselves and the human condition. Also, in order to have liberation of thought and deed, one must strive for open-mindedness. In my opinion I believe that sociology contributes to consciousness and to our freedom. The more conscious we are the more we can detach from social constructions and expectations that have been laid out before us. With this growing detachment we can become free to take ourselves less seriously; and we may become more curious about the world than opinionated about it. When Berger mentions, “sociology is justified by the belief that it is better to be conscious than unconscious and that consciousness is a condition of freedom,” he means that in order to understand the sociology deeply, one people should open their heart as well as their mind to acknowledge...
Words: 837 - Pages: 4
