Sociology 150 Lecture 1 Jan 9 2012 Differentiate between opinion and arguments Changes not what but how we thinkWhat is Sociology y Systematic study of human societyy Explores the intersections between human behavior and social forces y Focus on groupso Nationality o Class o Gender o RaceEthnicity Karl Marx sociologistWhat does a toilet tell us Gas station dirty Airport lounge clean The differences exist because of time management and who uses itReflect issues of class wealth and prestige in our societySocial sciences understand life and human relationship Sociologists challenge the natural sciences Differs that social factors shape human behaviorA sociologists look to social forces to explain human behaviour emphasis on socialWhen it comes to human behavior groups matt
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