LING 1P92 Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Social Forces, Canada 2011 Census
21 Apr 2017
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How people interact with one another in social groups. An abstract idea/concept - can"t see it or touch it an invisible set of forces exerted by people over one another and themselves that encourage particular behvaiours. Sociology identifies, explains and challenges these forces. Economy: shapes our lives, such as recessions and massive unemployment in st. catharines. Personal troubles vs. social issues: wright mills (1959) Definition: type of thinking that connects social forces to individuals. Helps to see personal problems are often public issues: such as wars and economic problems individual experiences are connected to the workings of society. Social forces and the 2011 canadian census on education. More women choosing to study the humanities, social sciences and education as opposed to men. Sciences, math, and engineering are dominated more by the men as opposed to men. Men tend to get the higher degrees as opposed to women almost split in half between men and women when studying business.
