A review of the sociology studies that examine the impact of father-daughter relationships, which is studied far less than mother-daughter relationships. The author's original research finds that a father's role directly affects his daughter's romantic attachment style, communication adaptability, and satisfaction in romantic relationships.
Questions what is the relationship between prejudice and discrimination. Examines if i is possible to reduce prejudice through increased interaction and education.
Examines Sociological Theroies as applied to three events, the Martha Stewart conviction, the Terry Nichols case, and the John Muhamad case. Describes how a blue-collar crime, a federal crime, and a serial killer are all grouped and brought together by similar rationalization and motivation.
Compare and contrast the three sociological perspectives in their approaches to the study of minorities. Discusses how pluralism and assimilation exist as dual realities and how the understanding of this fact is an effective counter-argument against nativist forces.
An informative essay about the general understanding of the sociology of knowledge. The essay also examines the roles which intellectuals play in the advancement of theory and scientific social knowledge.
Summarizes "Invitation to Sociology" by Peter L. Berger. Provides an outline of the books major points about sociology and sociologists. Reviews Berger's opinions on sociology.
Examines the science of sociology and what it is that sociologists study. Discusses the three basic concerns of the sociological imagination or perspective, which include Social Structure, Social Institutions and Social Processes.
Many Americans are unhappy with their jobs because most work roles are repetitive, dissatisfying, and uncompensated. This leads to four aspects of alienation in the American workplace: the feeling of powerlessness; the feeling of meaninglessness of productivity; the feeling that cheating or other socially disapproved behavior is necessary to achieve goals; and social estrangement.
Discusses and defines the science of sociology. Explores the modern view of sociology. Explores the contributions of Auguste Comte in the middle of the nineteenth century.
Examines how cultural diversity both fuels and slows down cultural change. Explores how, in the United States, how can cultural unity be strengthened when multicultural diversity is also valued.
