HESC 2603- Midterm Exam Guide - Comprehensive Notes for the exam ( 16 pages long!)
11 Oct 2017
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The scientific study of interactions and relations among human beings. The fascination of sociology lies in the fact that its perspective makes us see in a new light the very world in which we have lived our own lives in peter berger. Field of sociology associated with social life in non-metropolitan areas. Develop the ability to step back and see the larger societal structures in which an individual lives historical, cultural, political and economic factors. How do they function and interact among each other: claim is value-free (don"t assert character, evidence is empirical, evidence is reliable, argument is relevant to social groups, social organizations, structures or institutions (can"t be simply at individual level) Norms: formal or informal culturally established rule. Sanctions: positive or negative response by an individual or group to behavior designed to encourage or discourage. Hunger season: discuss norms from last hunger season . U. s. farmers have government support to stabilize prices.
