SOCI 201 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Sociological Theory, Spurious Relationship, Gender Inequality
12 Oct 2016
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Sociology 201 midterm 1 - study guide. Sociology: the scientific study of society, social institutions, and social interactions. Helps us assess the truth of common sense. Helps us to see opportunities and constraints in our lives. Empowers us to be active participants in our society. Helps us live in a diverse world. Global perspective: the stud(cid:455) of the (cid:449)o(cid:396)ld a(cid:374)d ou(cid:396) so(cid:272)iet(cid:455)(cid:859)s pla(cid:272)e i(cid:374) it. Where we live shapes the lives we lead (ie. women in rich and poor countries have different birth rates. Societies throughout the world are increasingly interconnected (ie. technology allows us to interact with people in different countries and many countries now have the same taste in music, food, clothing, etc. ; trade across national borders has created global economy) Many social problems in canada are far more serious elsewhere (ie. poverty, gender inequality) Thinking globally helps us learn about ourselves (ie. comparing life to canada when we are travelling abroad)
