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- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Sociology/Introduction_to_Sociology/Introductory_Sociology_3e_(OpenStax)/20%3A_Population_Urbanization_and_the_Environment/20.08%3A_Short_AnswerGiven what we know about population growth, what do you think of China’s policy that limits the number of children a family can have? What are the differences between the suburbs and the exurbs, and w...Given what we know about population growth, what do you think of China’s policy that limits the number of children a family can have? What are the differences between the suburbs and the exurbs, and who is most likely to live in each? Should the responsibility fall to the companies that make the products or the consumer who buys them? Can you think of a modern example of the tragedy of the commons, where public use without accountability has created a negative outcome?
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Courses/Cosumnes_River_College/SOC_300_-_Introductory_Sociology_(Tyler_Elston)/11%3A_Education_and_Religion/11.03%3A_Religion/11.3.09%3A_Further_ResearchFor more discussion on the study of sociology and religion, check out The Immanent Frame is a forum for the exchange of ideas about religion, secularism, and society by leading thinkers in the social ...For more discussion on the study of sociology and religion, check out The Immanent Frame is a forum for the exchange of ideas about religion, secularism, and society by leading thinkers in the social sciences and humanities. Visit the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) and Human Rights Campaign (HRC) web sites for current news about the growing inclusion of LGBT citizens into their respective religious communities, both in the pews and from the pulpit.
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Courses/Cosumnes_River_College/SOC_300_-_Introductory_Sociology_(Tyler_Elston)/01%3A_Introduction/1.01%3A_An_Introduction_to_Sociology/1.1.06%3A_Key_Termsthe process of simultaneously analyzing the behavior of an individual and the society that shapes that behavior function the part a recurrent activity plays in the social life as a whole and the contr...the process of simultaneously analyzing the behavior of an individual and the society that shapes that behavior function the part a recurrent activity plays in the social life as a whole and the contribution it makes to structural continuity functionalism a theoretical approach that sees society as a structure with interrelated parts designed to meet the biological and social needs of individuals that make up that society
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Courses/Cosumnes_River_College/SOC_300_-_Introductory_Sociology_(Tyler_Elston)/07%3A_Deviance_and_Social_Stratification/7.03%3A_Social_Stratification_in_the_United_States/7.3.11%3A_ReferencesThe Structure of Social Stratification in the United States. Low-wage workers are suffering from a decline in the real value of the federal minimum wage. 2014. “Wage and Hour Division: Minimum Wage La...The Structure of Social Stratification in the United States. Low-wage workers are suffering from a decline in the real value of the federal minimum wage. 2014. “Wage and Hour Division: Minimum Wage Laws in the States—September 1, 2014.” Retrieved January 10, 2012 (http://www.dol.gov/whd/minwage/america.htm). 2020. “Here Are The Five NBA Players Whose 2019-2020 Salaries Top LeBron James”. Retrieved November 13, 020. (https://www.si.com/nba/lakers/news/h...p-lebron-james).
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Courses/Cosumnes_River_College/SOC_300_-_Introductory_Sociology_(Tyler_Elston)/09%3A_Sex_and_Gender/9.02%3A_Gender_Sex_and_Sexuality/9.2.08%3A_Short_AnswerWhy do sociologists find it important to differentiate between sex and gender? How “gendered” were the toys and activities available to you? Do you remember gender expectations being conveyed through ...Why do sociologists find it important to differentiate between sex and gender? How “gendered” were the toys and activities available to you? Do you remember gender expectations being conveyed through the approval or disapproval of your playtime choices? What can be done to lessen the effects of gender stratification in the workplace? Consider the types of derogatory labeling that sociologists study and explain how these might apply to discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation.
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Courses/Cosumnes_River_College/SOC_300_-_Introductory_Sociology_(Tyler_Elston)/08%3A_Race_and_Ethnicity/8.02%3A_Race_and_Ethnicity/8.2.10%3A_Short_AnswerWhy do you think the term “minority” has persisted when the word “subordinate” is more descriptive? How does your ethnicity compare to that of the people you spend most of your time with? What is the ...Why do you think the term “minority” has persisted when the word “subordinate” is more descriptive? How does your ethnicity compare to that of the people you spend most of your time with? What is the worst example of culture of prejudice you can think of? Which intergroup relation do you think is the most beneficial to the subordinate group? In your opinion, which group had the easiest time coming to this country? Why do you think that group has had more success than others have?
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Courses/Cosumnes_River_College/SOC_300_-_Introductory_Sociology_(Tyler_Elston)/11%3A_Education_and_Religion/11.02%3A_Education/11.2.08%3A_Short_AnswerHas there ever been a time when your formal and informal educations in the same setting were at odds? Thinking of your school, what are some ways that a conflict theorist would say that your school pe...Has there ever been a time when your formal and informal educations in the same setting were at odds? Thinking of your school, what are some ways that a conflict theorist would say that your school perpetuates class differences? Which sociological theory best describes your view of education? Based on what you know about symbolic interactionism and feminist theory, what do you think proponents of those theories see as the role of the school?
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Courses/Cosumnes_River_College/SOC_300_-_Introductory_Sociology_(Tyler_Elston)/13%3A_Populations_and_Social_Movements/13.02%3A_Population_Urbanization_and_the_Environment/13.2.10%3A_References2012. “The Economic and Employment Contributions of Unconventional Gas Development in State Economies.” Prepared for America’s Natural Gas Alliance, June 2012. 1934 [1915]. “The City: Suggestions for ...2012. “The Economic and Employment Contributions of Unconventional Gas Development in State Economies.” Prepared for America’s Natural Gas Alliance, June 2012. 1934 [1915]. “The City: Suggestions for Investigations of Human Behavior in the City.” American Journal of Sociology 20:577–612. 2008. “Improper Development: Recommendations of the Turneffe Atoll Coastal Advisory Committee.” Retrieved December 14, 2011 (http://www.turneffeatoll.org/threats...ment-practices).
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Sociology/Introduction_to_Sociology/Introductory_Sociology_3e_(OpenStax)/02%3A_Sociological_Research/2.08%3A_Short_AnswerThink of a broad topic that you are interested in and which would make a good sociological study—for example, ethnic diversity in a college, homecoming rituals, athletic scholarships, or teen driving....Think of a broad topic that you are interested in and which would make a good sociological study—for example, ethnic diversity in a college, homecoming rituals, athletic scholarships, or teen driving. Would you willingly participate in a sociological study that could potentially put your health and safety at risk, but had the potential to help thousands or even hundreds of thousands of people?
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Sociology/Introduction_to_Sociology/Introductory_Sociology_3e_(OpenStax)/08%3A_Media_and_Technology/8.10%3A_Further_ResearchTo get a sense of the timeline of technology. To learn more about new media, check out the New Media Institute To understand how independent media coverage differs from major corporate affiliated news...To get a sense of the timeline of technology. To learn more about new media, check out the New Media Institute To understand how independent media coverage differs from major corporate affiliated news outlets, review material from the Democracy Now! To learn more about cyberfeminism, check out the interdisciplinary artist collective, subRosa. To explore the implications of panoptic surveillance, review some surveillance studies at the free, open source Surveillance and Society site.
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Sociology/Introduction_to_Sociology/Introductory_Sociology_3e_(OpenStax)/13%3A_Aging_and_the_Elderly/13.11%3A_References2007. “The Third Age and the Baby Boomers: Two Approaches to the Social Structuring of Later Life.” International Journal of Ageing and Later Life 2(2):13–30. 1993. “Care of the Elderly in Japan: Chan...2007. “The Third Age and the Baby Boomers: Two Approaches to the Social Structuring of Later Life.” International Journal of Ageing and Later Life 2(2):13–30. 1993. “Care of the Elderly in Japan: Changing Norms and Expectations.” Journal of Marriage and the Family 55:585–597. 2009. “Data Sources on the Impact of the 2008 Financial Crisis on the Economic Well-being of Older Americans Aging Forum Report Issue #1.” Retrieved February 13, 2012 (http://www.agingstats.gov/Main_Site/...ging_Brief.pdf).
