Describe different sociological models for understanding global stratificationUnderstand how studies of global stratification identify worldwide inequalities
Describe different sociological models for understanding global stratificationUnderstand how studies of global stratification identify worldwide inequalities
Describe different sociological models for understanding global stratificationUnderstand how studies of global stratification identify worldwide inequalities
Describe different sociological models for understanding global stratificationUnderstand how studies of global stratification identify worldwide inequalities
This adaptation allows students to see the local explanation of... Describe different sociological models for understanding global stratificationUnderstand how studies of global stratification identify worldwide inequalities
Klamath Community College, Blue Mountain Community College, and Columbia Gorge Community College partnered on developing a database of resources for General Sociology: Sociology in Everyday Life. The team adopted an outcomes-based approach to prioritize academic freedom.
Course Description:
Introduces the sociological frame of reference, which focuses on sociology as a science, and examines concepts related to human social behavior such as social structure, culture, socialization, sex roles, statuses, roles, groups, organizations, social stratifications, and racial and ethnic relations.
Course Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Analyze society, including social issues, at the microscopic and macroscopic scale in the context of the three main sociological perspectives.
Evaluate the impact of social inequalities and forms of social stratification on societies.
Cite relevant examples of sociological concepts in everyday life.
Explain the diversity of global social structures and the ways in which they interact.
In this seminar, we will explore the significance of struggles over reproductive rights in the United States. Throughout the course, we will ask such questions as: What is reproductive freedom and why has attaining it been so central to women’s liberation movements? Why have attempts to regulate reproduction been so prevalent in American politics?
An examination of the biology and sociology behind abortion.
Short Description:
This textbook provides a broad overview of research methods utilized in sociology. It will be of particular value for students who are new to research methods.
Word Count: 72589
Included H5P activities: 4
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In this lesson, students will demonstrate their understanding of respectfulness through discussion with their classmates. An optional infographic activity is provided. This lesson is based on a video about the life of Carl Erskine and the respect he showed others.
This table shows the attitudes of U.S. citizens' willingness to give up civil liberties to curb terrorism from 1996-2007. It has been consistent that the majority of respondents consistently responded against giving up civil liberties with the exception of 2001-2002 which is probably correlated with the 9/11 incident.
This Excel file contains the most comprehensive bibliography of research ever created on Restorative Justice (1972-2018). Specific subtopics on RJ can be filtered via 5 tabs (general, education, policing, law, international) . Useful for practitioners or scholars.
Revitalizing Urban Main Streets focuses on the physical and economic renewal of urban neighborhood Main Streets by combining classroom work with an applied class project. The course content covers three broad areas:
an overview of the causes for urban business district decline, the challenges faced in revitalization and the type of revitalization strategies employed;
the physical and economic development planning tools used to understand and assess urban Main Streets from physical design and economic development perspectives; and
the policies, interventions, and investments used to foster urban commercial revitalization.
The course has dual goals: to explore the integration of economic and physical development interventions in ways that reinforce commercial district revitalization efforts, and to apply this knowledge through the development of a formal neighborhood commercial revitalization plan for a client business district.
This course focuses on the physical and economic renewal of urban neighborhood Main Streets by combining classroom work with an applied class project. The course content covers four broad areas:
An overview of the causes for urban business district decline, the challenges faced in revitalization and the type of revitalization strategies employed;
The physical and economic development planning tools used to understand and assess urban Main Streets from physical design and economic development perspectives;
The policies, interventions, and investments used to foster urban commercial revitalization; and
The formulation of a revitalization plan for an urban commercial district.
By intertwining reading, listening, and speaking activities, this program equips beginners with the essential skills and knowledge to navigate roads safely, fostering a culture of responsible road users from the outset of their English learning journey.
An adaptation of OpenStax's Introduction to Sociology 2e
Word Count: 186247
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An adaptation of OpenStax's Introduction to Sociology 2e
Word Count: 149475
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This course is an an exploration of British culture and politics, focusing on the changing role of the monarchy from the accession of the House of Hanover (later Windsor) in 1714 to the present. The dynasty has encountered a series of crises, in which the personal and the political have been inextricably combined: for example, George III’s mental illness; the scandalous behavior of his son, George IV; Victoria’s withdrawal from public life after the death of Prince Albert; the abdication of Edward VIII; and the public antagonism sparked by sympathy for Diana, Princess of Wales.
The prime objective of rural sociology should be to make a scientific, systematic and comprehensive study of the rural social organisation of its structure, functions and objective tendencies of development and on the basis of such study, to discover the laws of its development.
Short Description:
This book highlights the contextual foundation of social work practice with rural and northern communities by addressing the importance of place using anti-oppressive perspectives. Practice competencies are presented, including an emphasis on trauma- and violence-informed approaches and the importance of addressing the mental wellness of social workers practicing in these communities. The book explores selected areas of social work practice including abuse and intimate partner violence, mental health issues and addictions, newcomers and immigrant populations, older adults, and child protection work.
Word Count: 124016
ISBN: 978-0-7731-0784-7
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