Chapter 4 Discussion Question 1

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Describe both Cooley’s and Piaget’s theories of child development. What common themes exist in both? In what ways do the two theorists emphasize different processes?

Chapter 4 Discussion Question 2

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Define socialization. How does socialization impact personality and sense of self? What has been the most important agent of socialization in your life?

Chapter 5 Discussion Question 1

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What is the relationship between social structure and everyday behavior/interaction? How does the social structure direct and constrain human interaction? How does human interaction produce the social structure?

Chapter 5 Discussion Question 2

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Explain the difference between in-groups and out-groups. In what ways do in- or out-group status affect our perceptions of others? What might be possible reasons for drawing such distinctions?

Chapter 6 Discussion Question 1

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What is meant by the term gatekeeping? How might gatekeeping influence our perception of the world? How might it be linked to the dominant ideology?

Chapter 6 Discussion Question 2

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 What is the narcotizing effect? What effects might this dysfunction produce? What are some examples?

Chapter 7 Discussion Question 1

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Briefly summarize the following theories of deviance: functionalism, conflict, and labeling theory. How do each view the function of deviance in society? On what aspects of deviance do they focus?

Chapter 7 Discussion Question 2

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Is there such a thing as victimless crime? Why or why not?

Chapters 8 & 9 Discussion Question 1

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Explain the stance that each major sociological theory (functionalism, conflict, interactionism) takes on stratification/inequality.