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Core Concepts in Sociology
Sociology, in a nutshell, is about why people behave in the ways that they do, and the key premise is that behavior is shaped by the contexts in which people live. This multi-segment program introduces the sociological concepts of personal, social, and role identity; of primary and secondary socialization; and of culture, with its associated concepts of learned norms and values, ethnocentrism, cultural diversity, and cultural change.
Introducing Sociology. What is Sociology, Core Concepts
his program highlights the key concepts, problems, and processes that comprise the study of sociology, focusing on culture and socialization.

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Articles on sociology topics including criminal justice, gender studies, racial studies, social services, and social work.
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Articles on social science topics like communication, criminology, economics, education, political science, psychology, social work, and sociology.
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Articles on sociology topics including criminal justice, gender studies, racial studies, social services, and social work.
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