SOC 1100 Midterm: Sociology Midterm review

• School: University of Guelph
• Department: Sociology
• Course: SOC 1100
• Professor: Deanna Behnke- Cook

Document Summary

The sociological perspective reveals the power of society to shape individual lives: what we commonly think of as a personal choice ex. On a personal level, using the sociological perspective helps us see the opportunities and limits in our lives and empowers us to be active citizens. Sociological perspective: special point of view of sociology that sees general patterns of society in the lives of particular people. Living in high(canada), medium(brazil), or low(mali) income countries shapes the way we live. Societies throughout the world and increasingly connected: new technology allows people around the world to share popular trends. Immigration around the world increases the racial/ethnic diversity in canada: trade across national boundaries has created a global economy. Many social problems that we face in canada are far more serious in other countries. Learning about life in other societies helps us learn more about ourselves. Global perspective: study of the la(cid:396)ge(cid:396) (cid:449)o(cid:396)ld a(cid:374)d ou(cid:396) so(cid:272)iet(cid:455)"s pla(cid:272)e i(cid:374) it.