Chapter 1. The Sociological Perspective & Research Process Chapter Outline Contemporary Theoretical Perspectives The Sociological Research Process Research Methods Ethical Issues in Sociological Research Why Study Sociology? (p. 4) Helps us gain a better understanding of ourselves and our social world. Helps us see how behavior is shaped by the groups to which we belong and our society. Promotes understanding and tolerance by helping us look beyond personal experiences and gain insight
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Adolescents and Technology Zeinab Abdallah Mrs. Guennette HSB4U1 April 28‚ 2015 The greatest influence on adolescence today is known as technology. Technology can be used effectively and negatively. With the endless advancement of technology‚ there are a few risk factors in relation to society. This generation’s technological trends affect the individual’s‚ socialization‚ personal development‚ and deviance. The impact of technology on society; physically‚ mentally‚ and environmentally can
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resistance representations while Asians do not; whites and Asians report significant involvement in crime and delinquency‚ while blacks do not. Finally‚ we discuss our findings in light of research on media effects and audience reception‚ youth subcultures and post-subcultural analysis‚ and the sociology of cultural consumption. Thinking About Rap The emergence and spectacular growth of rap is probably the most important development in popular music since the rise of rock ’n’ roll in the late 1940s
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strain theory of terrorism. Theoretical Criminology‚ 14(2)‚ 131-153. doi:10.1177/1362480609350163 Aseltine Jr.‚ R Baron‚ S. W. (2007). Street Youth‚ Gender‚ Financial Strain‚ and Crime: Exploring Broidy and Agnew ’s Extension to General Strain Theory. Deviant Behavior‚ 28(3)‚ 273-302. doi:10.1080/01639620701233217 [Cole‚ Stephen Featherstone‚ R.‚ & Deflem‚ M. (2003). Anomie and Strain: Context and Consequences of Merton ’s Two Theories. Sociological Inquiry‚ 73(4)‚ 471-489. doi:10.1111/1475-682X.00067
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Social Theories: How It Relates to Gangs & Gang Violence By Stuart Brown Criminology is a complex subject chock-full of theories that attempt to explain crime and criminal behavior. Each base theory has several branches of theory which expand upon and compliment their predecessors. Even some of the sub-theories have branches of theories. This paper is going to discuss two social theories; social structure and social process. It is also going to cover some of the branches
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Sociology A scientific study of societies and human behavior Sociology’s basic assumption: “Human action is largely determined by the groups which people belong to (social relationships) and by the societies they live in (social arrangements).” Four Orientations of Sociology 1. Multi-causality 2. Interactive processes of causal factors 3. Sociological imagination 4. Value-free 4 Types of Questions Sociologists Ask 1. Factual Questions 2. Comparative Questions 3. Historical Questions
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Since humans have existed‚ homosexuality has played a part in society. However‚ it is not until recently that it has become a subculture that was accepted by society‚ albeit reluctantly so. The history of homosexuality includes centuries of defining the behavior as deviant‚ and punishing those who partake. In fact‚ in many cultures around the world‚ it is not accepted as a right‚ and the behavior is prohibited. Many factors influence one’s individual acceptance of homosexual behavior‚ and scientists
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There were three types of ways to explain deviant behavior. The first way was strain theory‚ which emphasize conformity cannot satisfy force people into deviance. The second way was cultural theory; it says deviant behavior was a set of standards that were not accepted by the powerful society. Control theory was the last way to explain deviant behaviors‚ which explain the reason of people was free to commit delinquent acts‚ was the broken social tie. Control theories have a long history. Most of
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Virgin Island Naturists way of expressing their points of view with regards to nudism‚ is their right. The US Virgin Island offers a wide variety of activities to surely make your stay the best as it always has been. The three islands: St. Croix‚ St. John‚ and St. Thomas invite you to experience the island vacation and accept what the islands have in store for you. You can find different accommodations from luxurious villas to unique inns that suite you taste. The convenient locations provide vacationers
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‘Using material from item A and elsewhere‚ assess the usefulness of Marxist approach to an understanding of crime and deviance’ (21 marks) There are numerous Marxist theories that help us to understand crime and deviance in different ways‚ however they are all based around the same ideas. They believe capitalism causes crime in three different ways including‚ selective law enforcement‚ criminogenic capitalism and ideological nature of the law. Traditional Marxists believe that crime is
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