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Introduction to Sociology: Outline Planning based on McNeill, Blundell and Griffiths (2002) Sociology, The Complete Companion Nelson Thornes Key themes and concepts Sociological Debate Lesson Contents Key concepts What is sociology? What do sociologists do (theory, research) Two basic approaches to study of society (social structure / social action). Macro vs micro theory Doing research / methods Applied sociology / social policy Value-freedom Structure Action Values Science Policy What is society? Structure cf. interaction/phenomenology Social construction Culture Subculture Social order Social institutions What do all societies have in common? Norms, values, mores – cultural diversity etc. Norms Values Mores Roles Statuses (ascribed/achieved) Deviance Sanction page 1 of 3 How do we learn to be social? Nature/nurture debate Agencies of socialisation – focus on family, education, media and religion (with links to rest of book/s). Primary/secondary socialisation Feral children Transmission of culture Socialisation Internalisation Conflict Consensus Social control Sanctions Are we slaves to society? Functionalism and Marxism vs. phenomenology “People make society/society makes people” Value consensus vs. dominant ideologies Ideology Voluntarism Determinism Patriarchy Control How do you know who you are? Identity Social identity / personal identity Goffman – interactionism and social roles Labelling, self fulfilling prophecy Identity Stereotypes The self Subcultures How equal are we? Sources of inequality: gender, race/ethnicity, age, class, Differentiation Stratification Power Status Inequality page 2 of 3 What is the difference between male and female? Sex and gender Traditional views of gender and gender roles Gender role socialisation Masculinity/femininity Where are we going? Overview of changes and identities. Reasons for some of those changes. Introduction to post-modernist thought. Lifestyles. Consumption Globalisation Summative review of key terms and issues page 3 of 3 Social change