Final Course-Soc Week 1-2

SOC101 INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY Course Guide This Introductory course presents basic co ncepts, theories, and research in sociology. Group organization, sex and gender, marriage and the family, sports as a social institution, and collective behavior are among the topics considered. 2 SOC101: Introduction to Sociology COURSE GUIDE TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS ........................................................................................................................................................................ 1 COURSE AT A GLANCE ...................................................................................................................................................................... 5 COURSE DESCRIPTION ..................................................................................................................................................................... 5 COURSE DESIGN ................................................................................................................................................................................ 5 PREREQUISITES ................................................................................................................................................................................. 5 COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES ................................................................................................................................................... 5 COURSE MATERIALS .......................................................................................................................................................................... 6 REQUIRED TEXT ................................................................................................................................................................................ 6 REQUIRED RESOURCES ................................................................................................................................................................... 6 Articles .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 6 Multimedia ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 7 RECOMMENDED RESOURCES ........................................................................................................................................................ 7 Websites ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 7 COURSE GRADING............................................................................................................................................................................... 8 DISCUSSIONS ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 8 QUIZZES .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 8 ASSIGNMENTS ................................................................................................................................................................................... 8 RESEARCH PAPER ............................................................................................................................................................................. 9 GRADING PERCENT BREAKDOWN ................................................................................................................................................ 9 WEEK ONE ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 10 COURSE CONTENT .......................................................................................................................................................................... 10 Overview ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 10 Weekly Learning Outcomes ............................................................................................................................................................. 10 Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 10 Required Resources ......................................................................................................................................................................... 11 Recommended Resources ................................................................................................................................................................ 12 Discussions ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 12 Quiz ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 14 WEEK TWO .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 15 3 SOC101: Introduction to Sociology COURSE GUIDE COURSE CONTENT .......................................................................................................................................................................... 15 Overview ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 15 Weekly Learning Outcomes ............................................................................................................................................................. 15 Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 15 Required Resources ......................................................................................................................................................................... 16 Discussions ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 17 Quiz ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 18 Assignment ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 18 WEEK THREE ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 20 COURSE CONTENT .......................................................................................................................................................................... 20 Overview ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 20 Weekly Learning Outcomes ............................................................................................................................................................. 20 Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 20 Required Resources ......................................................................................................................................................................... 21 Discussions ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 23 Quiz ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 24 Assignment ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 24 WEEK FOUR ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 27 COURSE CONTENT .......................................................................................................................................................................... 27 Overview ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 27 Weekly Learning Outcomes ............................................................................................................................................................. 27 Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 27 Required Resources ......................................................................................................................................................................... 28 Discussions ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 28 Quiz ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 30 WEEK FIVE .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 31 COURSE CONTENT .......................................................................................................................................................................... 31 Overview ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 31 Weekly Learning Outcomes ............................................................................................................................................................. 31 Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 31 Required Resources ......................................................................................................................................................................... 32 Discussions ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 32 Quiz ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 33 Re search Paper ............................................................................................................................................................................... 34 4 SOC101: Introduction to Sociology COURSE GUIDE COURSE MAP ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 36 5 SOC101: Introduction to Sociology COURSE GUIDE COURSE AT A GLANCE COURSE DESCRIPTION This Introductory course presents basic concepts, theories, and research in sociology. Gro up organization, sex and gender, marriage and the family, sports as a social institution, and collective behavior are among the topics considered. COURSE DESIGN The course is designed to introduce students to the theoretical and practical understanding o f sociology within the modern world. Students will relate specific social problems to various sociological perspectives, theories and concepts. In particular, this course emphasizes the inter -relationships among different social problems, as well as viewin g given social problems in terms of social institutions and total social structure. Finally, students will examine social problems within th e context of change. Students will consider social problems and their possible solutions through a combination of as signed material, as well as outside research. PREREQUISITES There are no prerequisites for SOC101. COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to 1. Understand and assess the sociological perspectives in studyin g human behavior. 2. Analyze the nature and significance of social structure and social institutions. 3. Evaluate the nature and significance of culture, subcultures, social norms, ethnocentrism and cultural relativism through collaborative learning experiences .

4. Describe the process of socialization and the influence of agents of socialization on the development of the self. 5. Describe and assess patterns of social interaction using the concepts: status, role, primary group and secondary group.

6. Explain and compare sociological perspectives on deviance. 7. Discuss the sources, types, consequences, and theories of social change in our world today. 6 SOC101: Introduction to Sociology COURSE GUIDE COURSE MATERIALS REQUIRED TEXT Durkin, K. F., & Carrothers, R. M. (2015). Sociology: Beyond common sense [Electronic vers ion]. Retrieved from https://content.ashford.edu/ • This text is a ConstellationTM course digital materials (CDM) title. An Accessibility Statement does not exist. Privacy Policy REQUIRED RESOURCES Articles (n.d.). The anomie tradition . Retrieved from http://deviance.socprobs.net/Unit_3/Theory/Anomie.htm Fuchs, S., & Plass, P. S. (1999). Sociology and social movements. Contempory Saociology , 28(3), 271-277. Retrieved from http://www.jstor.org/stable/2654139 Hammond, C. (2014, November 18). The ‘pink vs blue’ gender myth . Retrieved from http://www.bbc.com/future/story/20141117- the-pink- vs-blue -gender -myth Hammond, R., Cheney, P., & Pearsey, R. (2015). Introduction to sociology: 06 socialization . Retrieved from http://freesociologybooks.com/Introduction_To_Sociology/06_Socialization.php# Hargittai, E. (2003). The digital divide and what to do about it . In D.C. Jones (Ed.), New Economy Handbook . Retrieved from http://www.eszter.com/research/pubs/hargittai -digitaldivide.pdf Jenks, C. (1993). The relation between culture and social structure. In Culture (pp. 25- 44). Retrieved from http://www.ebrary.com Payne, R. (2005). Knowledge of the hidd en rules of social class: A questionnaire. Adapted from A Framework for Understanding Poverty (4 th ed.). Denver, CO: Aha Process Inc. Tierney, J. (2009). Anomie theory. In Key Perspectives in Criminology. Retrieved from http://www.ebrary.com Winkle -Wagner, R. (2010). Foundations of educational inequality: Cultural capital and social reproduction. ASHE Higher Education Report , 36(1), 1 -21. doi: 10.1002/aehe.3601 7 SOC101: Introduction to Sociology COURSE GUIDE Multimedia Howes, S., & Taylor, S. (Writers & producers). (1997). Making sense of sociological theory [Series episode]. In Understanding Sociology . Retrieved from https://secure.films.com/OnDemandEmbed.aspx?Token=40134&aid=18596&Plt=FOD&l oid=0&w=640&h=480 &ref= Knickerbocker Productions [shaggylocks]. (2012, August 14). Social class in America (propaganda from 1957) [Video file]. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/eUgDbCZLPpY mediathatmatters. (2007, May 4). A girl like me [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWyI77Yh1Gg&feature=youtu.be RACE: Are We So Different? (2009, July 8). RACE: Are we so different? [Video file]. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/8aaTAUAEyho Social Images. (2008, September 16). Social construction [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVVWmZAStn8&feature=youtu.be theDossier.info. (2011, December 8). How class works – Richard Wolff examines class [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGOA2WedIQo&feature=youtu.be RECOMMENDED RESOURCES Websites Ashford University Library. (n.d.). Sociology . Retrieved from http://ashfordonline.libguides.com/sociology Bourdeau, M. (2014, October 16). Auguste Comte . Retrieved from http://plato.stanford.edu/entries/comte/ DOAB: Directory of Open Access Books (http://www.doabooks.org/doab) emile-durkheim.com (http://www.emile -durkheim.com/) WEBDuBois.org (http://webdubois.org/) Wolff, J. (2010). Karl Marx (Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy) . Retrieved from http://plato.stanford.edu/entries/marx/ 8 SOC101: Introduction to Sociology COURSE GUIDE COURSE GRADING Multiple measures of assessment are used in the course, allowing students opportunities to demonst rate their learning in more than one way and giving consideration to individual learning styles. Course components that will be assessed include: DISCUSSIONS Each week students will participate in online discussions with classmates, which are related to the week’s readings. These discussions replace the interactive dialogue that occurs in the traditional classroom setting. Each week, students’ initial discussion posts are due by 11:59 p.m. ( in the time zone in which each student resides) on Day 3 (Thursday). Students will have until 11:59 p.m. on Day 7 (the following Monday) to make the required minimum number of response posts to classmates. Discussions represent 40% of the overall course grade. QUIZZES In Weeks One through Five , students will demonstrate and reinforce their understanding of the week’s content by taking open- book quizzes. Students have up to 12 hours to complete a quiz once they begin. The quiz must be completed in one sitting, by Day 7 of the week in which it is due. The questions are multiple choice and true/false. Each quiz is worth five percent. Quizzes represent 25% of the overall course grade. ASSIGNMENTS There are written assignment s due in Weeks Two and Three of this course. These assignments must reflect college- level writi ng. Assignments represent 16% of the overall course grade. 9 SOC101: Introduction to Sociology COURSE GUIDE RESEARCH PAPER The final assignment for this course is a Research Paper . The purpose of the Research Paper is for you to culminate the learning achieved in the course by applying sociology theor y and concepts such as research methods and analysis of society using the sociological imagination . The Research Paper represents 19% of the overall course grade. GRADING PERCENT BREAKDOWN Activity Grading Percent Discussions 40 Quizzes 25 Assignments 16 Research Paper 19 Total 100 10 SOC101: Introduction to Sociology COURSE GUIDE WEEK ONE COURSE CONTENT To be completed during the first week of class .

Overview Activity Due Date Format Grading Percent Post Your Introduction Day 1 Discussion 1 Sociological Theories Day 3 (1st post) Discussion 3 The Role of Culture Day 3 (1st post) Discussion 4 Week One Quiz Day 6 Quiz 5 Weekly Learning Outcomes This week students will 1. Reflect critically on sociological topics. 2. Describe the major theories in sociology. 3. Summarize the role of culture in sociolog y. Introduction Welcome to Week One! This week you will learn the foundational aspects of Sociology. Most important are the varied sociological perspectives and early theorists that define sociology as a discipline. Part of understanding theory is to understand the research approaches which theorists have used to understand society. These two aspects are pivotal as they will continually be points of reference as you progress through your sociology studies. From there, you will encounter the first aspect of identity to be covered – culture. 11 SOC101: Introduction to Sociology COURSE GUIDE After reading Chapter 1, you will be able to describe what the discipline of sociology is and why it is necessary. You will more fully understand the sociological imagination and be able to see the relationship bet ween social issues and personal troubles. You will also be well prepared to discuss the work of early sociological theorists and their contributions to understanding modern society. This will all provide you with the skills needed to explain each of the theoretical perspectives in sociology with an eye toward using each to analyze elements of social life throughout the text. In Chapter 2, you will learn about the scientific method in general and be able to discuss how it applies to sociology in particular. You will also gain the skills to explain how survey research, secondary data analysis, and experimental designs are used in sociology. Further, you will be prepared to describe the use of observational studies and qualitative interviews in sociology. Most importantly, you will grasp the importance of ethical considerations and the key principles of social research. By Chapter 3, you will explore culture and be able to differentiate between material and nonmaterial culture and between elite and popular cul ture. In this chapter, you will grasp how cultural change can happen and the differing variations of culture that exist. The week will finish by covering the key elements of culture (values, symbols, and language), and how they can define the roles we hold in society and at times create conflict with others. Required Resources Text Durkin, K. F., & Carrothers, R. M. (2015). Sociology: Beyond common sense [Electronic version]. Retrieved from https://content.ashford.edu/ • Chapter 1: An Introduction to Sociology • Chapter 2: R esearch Methods • Chapter 3: Culture and Social Structure Article Jenks, C. (1993). The relation between culture and social structure. In Culture (pp. 25- 44). Retrieved from http://www.ebrary.com • The full -text version of this article can be ac cessed through the ebrary database in the Ashford University Library. This resource is provided as an alternative and supplemental viewpoint to the text and provides greater detail in relation to the topic of culture. Multimedia 12 SOC101: Introduction to Sociology COURSE GUIDE Howes, S. , & Taylor, S. (Wr iters & producers). (1997). Making sense of sociological theory [Series episode]. In Understanding Sociology . Retrieved from https://secure.f ilms.com/OnDemandEmbed.aspx?Token=40134&aid=18596&Plt=FOD&loid=0&w=640&h=480 &ref= • This resource is provided as an alternative and supplemental viewpoint to the text by assisting students with the concept of sociological theory through visual media. Accessibility Statement Privacy Policy Recommended Resources Websites Ashford University Library. (n.d.). Sociology . Retrieved from http://ashfordonline.libguides.com/sociology Bourdeau, M. (2014, October 16). Auguste Comte . Retrieved from http://plato.stanford.edu/entries/comte/ • This resource is provided as an alternative and supplemental viewpoint to the text throughout the course and provides greater detail in relation to the topic of the theo retical work of Comte.

DOAB: Directory of Open Access Books (http://www.doabooks.org/doab) emile-durkheim.com (http://www.emile -durkheim.com/) • This resource is pr ovided as an alternative and supplemental viewpoint to the text throughout the course and provides greater detail in relation to the topic of the theoretical work of Durkheim. WEBDuBois.org (http://webdubois.org/) • Thi s resource is provided as an alternative and supplemental viewpoint to the text throughout the course and provides greater detail in relation to the topic of the theoretical work of Du Bois.

Wolff, J. (2010). Karl Marx (Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy) . Retrieved from http://plato.stanford.edu/entries/marx/ • This resource is provided as an alternative and supplemental viewpoint to the text throughout the course and provides greater detail in relati on to the topic of the theoretical work of Marx. Discussion s Participate in the following discussions:

1. Post Your Introduction. 1 st Post Due by Day 1. Post a brief introduction on the first day of class. Describe why you have selected this particular prog ram and how you think the course outcomes will help you in your present or 13 SOC101: Introduction to Sociology COURSE GUIDE future career. Respond to at least three of your classmates’ introductions by Day 7. Use this forum to get acquainted and for ongoing non- content related discussions. 2. Sociological Theories. 1 st Post Due by Day 3. There are three primary sociological theories discussed in Chapter 1 of the text, Sociology: Beyond Common Sense . Those sociological perspectives are also introduced in the Making Sense of Sociological Theory video. After reading Chapter 1 of the text and watching the video, briefly describe each theory and the major differences across the functionalist, confl ict, and symbolic interaction perspectives. If there are specific sociologists affiliated with these perspectives please name them so that you can start to make connections between theorist and theory. Be sure to discuss the weaknesses and strengths of eac h theory. Your initial post should be at least 250 words in length. Support your claims with examples from required material(s) and/or other scholarly resources, and properly cite any references. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ posts by Day 7. 3. The Role of Culture . 1 st Post Due by Day 3. Vissing (2011) explains culture as “an organized system of living and thinking. It contains shared attitudes, values, goals, and behaviors that are present in individuals, groups, organizations, or regions of t he world” (p. 24). After reading Chapter 3 in the text and “ The Relation Between Culture and Social Structure,” summarize some of the ways that the role of culture can shape our expectations about how people are supposed to behave. Moreover, discuss how c ulture is involved in the consequences when a person does not behave as one is supposed to. Be sure to use the following terms in your explanation: values, norms , material , status , groups , and roles. Your initial post should be at least 250 words in leng th. Support your claims with examples from required material(s) and/or other scholarly resources, and properly cite any references. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ posts by Day 7. Reference: Vissing, Y. (2011). Introduction to sociology . San Diego, CA: Bridgepoint Education, Inc.

14 SOC101: Introduction to Sociology COURSE GUIDE Quiz 1. Week One Quiz . Due by Day 7. Complete the quiz on the assigned readings for the week. The quiz contains 10 multiple -choice questions. You will have up to 12 hours to complete the quiz, and it must be taken in one sitting. You will have two opportunities to take this quiz. This quiz utilizes a test bank so each attempt may contain different questions. Please note that your last attempt will be the grade recorded in the gradebook. 15 SOC101: Introduction to Sociology COURSE GUIDE WEEK TWO COURSE CONTENT To be completed during the second week of class. Overview Activity Due Date Format Grading Percent Socialization Day 3 (1st post) Discussion 4 Deviant Behavior Day 3 (1st post) Discussion 4 Week Two Quiz Day 7 Quiz 5 Theorist of Choice Day 7 Assignment 8 Weekly Learning Outcomes This week students will 1. Identify the various agents of socialization. 2. Summarize the role of deviant behavior in society. 3. Examine various sociology theorists. 4. Reflect critically on Sociological topics. Introduction Welcome to We ek Two! This week, we gain a further understanding of culture and how it intersects with socialization and the influence of groups and networks that we come in contact with as we develop. You will also learn about how we define norms in society and conversely how we determine that which is deviant. While some deviance will be to pursue a desired individuality, some forms of deviance are considered counter to societal norms to the point of criminality. As 16 SOC101: Introduction to Sociology COURSE GUIDE such, the week ends with a greater understanding of t he "controls" which govern us as citizens in a modern and advanced technological society. In Chapter 4, you will gain an understanding of the importance of the relationship between socialization and culture. Highlights will include the relative effects of biological development and personal experiences on the socialization process, as well as an assessment of the bio -psychological and sociological theories of socialization for their strengths and weaknesses. You will gain insight into the role of agents of socialization in the socialization process, what each agent is intended to teach, and the challenges that could prevent that learning from occurring. After reading Chapter 5, you will be able to recognize the influence of groups on the individual level of socialization and on social -level patterns of behavior. You will gain insight into the influence of groups in the way we see ourselves and others in society. Through this, you will be able to explain the relationship between groups and power, both in t he power that groups hold in society and the power the group exerts on the individual. As such, you will recognize the importance of bureaucracy and the potential dangers of organizing a group in this way. The chapter ends by discussing the phenomena of social network influences and how modern communication technol ogy may be changing that influence.

Chapter 6 delves into deviance as well as the relative nature of this social phenomenon. You will gain a greater understanding of the measurement, extent, and major types of crime, as well as the major strategies used to attempt to control deviance in society. Through a theoretical lens, you will learn to explore deviance and crime and further understand the relationship between deviance and recent technological advances.

Re quired Re sources Text Durkin, K. F., & Carrothers, R. M. (2015). Sociology: Beyond common sense [Electronic version]. Retrieved from https://content.ashford.edu/ • Chapter 4 : Socialization • Chapter 5 : Groups and Organizations • Chapter 6: Devianc e and Crime Articles (n.d.). The anomie tradition . Retrieved from http://deviance.socprobs.net/Unit_3/Theory/Anomie.htm • This resource is provided as an alternative and supplemental view point to the text and provides greater detail in relation to the topic of deviant behavior and the theoretical work of Durkheim. 17 SOC101: Introduction to Sociology COURSE GUIDE Hammond, R., Cheney, P., & Pearsey, R. (2015). Introduction to sociology: 06 socialization . Retrieved from http://freesociologybooks.com/Introduction_To_Sociology/06_Socialization.php# • This resources is provided as an alternative and supplemental viewpoint to the text and provides greater detail in relation to the topic of socialization. Accessibility Statement does not exist Privacy Policy does not exist .

Tierney, J. (2009). Anomie theory. In Key Perspectives in Criminology. Retrieved from http://www.ebrary.com • The full -text version of th is article can be accessed through the ebrary database in the Ashford University Library. This resource is provided as an alternative and supplemental viewpoint to the text and provides greater detail in relation to deviant behavior and the theoretical wor k of Durkheim.

Discussions Participate in the following discussions: 1. Socialization . 1 st Post Due by Day 3 . As humans, we become aware of ourselves as belonging to a group and we learn how to behave through the process of socialization. In addition to re ading Chapter 4 of the text, you will also read Introduction to S ociology: 06 Socialization . After reading the required resources, describe the various agents of socialization and why they are important. Do socializing agents contribute to an institutionalized system of social inequality? Why or why not? In your post, be sure to discuss how an individual's race, class, and gender can influence the way that he or s he is socialized. Support your answer with detailed examples. Your initial post should be at least 250 words in length. Support your claims with examples from required material(s) and/or other scholarly resources, and properly cite any references. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ posts by Day 7. 2. Deviant Behavior . 1 st Post Due by Day 3. For this discussion, you must read Chapter 6 of the text, Introduction to Sociology: 06 Socialization , the article, The Anomie Tradition: Explaining Rates of Deviant Behavior, Durkheim's classic contribution , and the Anomie theory reading from Key Perspe ctives in Criminology , found in the ebrary database. After reading the required resources, explain why Emile Durkheim alleges that if we did no t have deviants, we would create them. In other words, Durkheim is making an argument that having a group of 18 SOC101: Introduction to Sociology COURSE GUIDE people society considers deviant serves broader functions for society. What are these functions? Support your answer with detailed examples. Your initial post should be at least 250 words in length. Support your claims with examples from required material(s) and/or other scholarly resources, and properly cite any references. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ posts by Day 7. Quiz 1. Week Two Quiz . Due by Day 7. Complete the quiz on the assigned readings for the week. The quiz contains 10 multiple -choice questions. You will have up to 12 hours to complete the quiz, and it must be taken in one sitting. You will have two opportunities to take this quiz. This quiz utilizes a test bank so each attempt may contain different questions. Please note that your las t attempt will be the grade recorded in the gradebook. Assignment 1. Theorist of Choice. Due by Day 7 . The text, Sociology : Beyond Common Sense , describes many individuals who have contributed to our current view of sociology, including: • Auguste Comte • Emile Durkheim • Karl Marx • Max Webber • Harriet Martineau • Jane Addams • W.E.B. Dubois • Erving Goffman • George Herbert Mead • Robert Merton From the list provided, identify one theorist whose work regarding society you found most interesting. Using the knowledge you have gained thus far in this course, write a paper that describes the theory or work aligned to the chosen theorist and provide three reasons why you chose this theorist. Use scholarly resources to support your thesis. 19 SOC101: Introduction to Sociology COURSE GUIDE The paper must be three to four pages in length (excluding the title and reference pages) and formatted according to APA style and in expected Essay format (visit the Ashford Writing Center Essay area for information on this). You must use at least two scholarly resources (at least one of which must be found in the Ashford Library) other than the textbook to support your claims. Cite your resources in text and on the reference page. For information regarding APA samples and t utorials, visit the Ashford Writing Center . 20 SOC101: Introduction to Sociology COURSE GUIDE WEEK THREE COURSE CONTENT To be completed during the third week of class.

Overview Activity Due Date Format Grading Percent Social Class Day 3 (1st post) Di scussion 4 Social Construction Day 3 (1st post) Discussion 4 Week Three Quiz Day 7 Quiz 5 Demographic Report Day 7 Assignment 8 Weekly Learning Outcomes This week students will 1. Identify the various forms of social stratification. 2. Summarize various for ms of social construction such as race, ethnicity, gender, and sexuality. 3. Analyze secondary data sources. 4. Examine various sociology theorists. 5. Reflect critically on sociological topics. Introduction Welcome to Week Three! You may remember that our firs t introduction to identity was in Week One through culture . This week, you will learn about other forms of identity which have distinct connections to inequality in society. 21 SOC101: Introduction to Sociology COURSE GUIDE In Chapter 7, you will learn about concepts of stratification and inequality and the relationship between them. You will be engaged in discussions regarding power, the typical ways it is understood, its connection to stratification, and how poverty can be the result of structural forces. This is often highlighted through status and it s relationship to stratification and privilege. This knowledge will help explain the characteristics of a post -industrial economy, and how various theories of economic inequality are formed. Through reading Chapter 8, you will gain an understanding of the relationship between race and ethnicity, how they differ, and how they are “socially constructed.” You will gain the skills to discuss several forms of prejudice and discrimination and explain their relation to race and ethnicity as well as other ascr ibed intersecting variables. Through this, you will gain an insight into the sources and outcomes of symbolic prejudice and institutionalized discrimination. Chapter 9 covers the differences between sex and gender and how male and female gender roles ar e also the result of social construction. You will gain an understanding of the varied ways we “do” sexuality and gender in society and learn to identify differences between sexual orientation and sexual identity. The chapter ends with discussion on the va rious theories of gender inequality, the role of patriarchy and hegemonic masculinity in gender inequality, and the role of institutionalized discrimination in creating inequality based on sexuality and gender. R equired Re sources Text Durkin, K. F., & Ca rrothers, R. M. (2015). Sociology: Beyond common sense [Electronic version]. Retrieved from https://content.ashford.edu/ • Chapter 7 : Social Stratification • Chapter 8 : Race and Ethnicity • Chapter 9: Gender and Sexuality Articles Hammond, C. (2014, November 18) . The ‘pink vs blue’ gender myth . Retrieved from http://www.bbc.com/future/story/20141117- the-pink- vs-blue -gender -myth • This resource is provided as an alternative and su pplemental viewpoint to the text and provides greater detail in relation to the topic of social construction of gender. Accessibility Statement Privacy Policy 22 SOC101: Introduction to Sociology COURSE GUIDE Payne, R. (2005). Knowledge of the hidden rules of social class: A questionnaire. Adapted from A Framework for Understanding Poverty (4 th ed.). Denver, CO: Aha Process Inc. • This resource is provided to complete discussion One and provides greater detail i n relation to the topic of social class. This resource is available for download in your online classroom. Multimedia Knickerbocker Productions [shaggylocks]. (2012, August 14). Social class in America (propagan da from 1957) [Video file]. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/eUgDbCZLPpY • The video depicts the historical view of social class which is still current and provides a visual interpretation of social class that is supplemental to the text. Accessibility Statement Privacy Policy mediathatmatters. (2007, May 4). A girl like me [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWyI77Yh1Gg&feature=youtu.be • Many sociologists agree that this documentary is impactful in understanding how social construction and depictions of race permeate society . The video depicts the views of young women and children of color and provides a visual interpretation of Social construction of race and ethnicity that is supplemental to the text. Note that A Girl Like Me uses words or language that are considered profa ne, vulgar or offensive by some viewers. Ashford University does not condone such content that may be objectionable; however, the video is being used due to its impact and education value in understanding social construction. Accessibility Statement Privacy Policy RACE: Are We So Different? (2009, July 8). RACE: Are we so different? [Video file]. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/8aaTAUAEyho • This video depicts the history of race in America and provides a visual interpretation of the social construction of race and ethnicity that is supplemental to the text. Accessibility Statement Privacy Policy Social Images. (2008, September 16). Social construction [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVVWmZAStn8&feature=youtu.be • The video depicts social construction in various ways to help students with the concept in a more accessible way and provides a visu al interpretation of social construction that is supplemental to the text. Accessibility Statement 23 SOC101: Introduction to Sociology COURSE GUIDE Privacy Policy theDo ssier.info. (2011, December 8). How class works – Richard Wolff examines class [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGOA2WedIQo&feature=youtu.be • The video depicts a modern view of social class and provides a visual depiction of social class that is supplemental to the text. Accessibility Statement Privacy Policy Discussions Participate in the following discussions: 1. Social Class . 1 st Post Due by Day 3. For this discussion, you must read Chapter 7 of the text, Sociology : Beyond Common Sense , and watch the two videos, Social Class in America 1957 McGraw -Hill text -films (an old video but great example) and How Class Works – Richard Wolff Examines Class . Then, review the document, Knowledge of Hidden Rules of Social Class. Read through the descriptions of daily activities and commonplace knowledge for lower, middle, and upper class people. Print it out and place an ‘X’ next to the things you know how to do [you can also just note your ‘X’ marks], and look to see how many ‘X’ marks you have in each category [If you don’t have children, use yourself and your siblings as a reference group.]. This will help you gain insight into the taken for granted or hidden knowledge you need to survive in various social classes. After completing these tasks, consider the following questions: • Social Class in the US How would you categorize the types of knowledge? How and where would someone acquire and learn this knowledge? How do you gain access to the people and places this can be learned? Is this access generally equal in the US? • You as a Social Being On which questionnaires did you have the most and least marks? Were you surprised by the outcome? Do you have equal access to the people and places required to acquire knowledge you currently do not have? • Conclusions What conclusions can you make about the nature of the hidden knowledge necessary to be successful in each social class?

24 SOC101: Introduction to Sociology COURSE GUIDE Your initial post should be at least 250 words in length. Support your claims with examples from required material(s) and/or other scholarly resources, and properly cite any references. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ posts by Day 7. Discussion adapted from: Ashton, P. (2005) Discu ssion ideas on Social Class. Resources for Teachers.

Washington, D.C.: American Sociological Association 2. Social Construction. 1 st Post Due by Day 3. For this discussion, you must read Chapter 8 and Chapter 9 of the text, Sociology : Beyond Common Sense , the article The ‘Pink vs Blue’ Gender Myth , and watch the three videos, Social Construction, RACE: Are We So Different? , and A Girl Like Me . [Note that A Girl Like Me uses words or language that are considered profane, vulga r or offensive by some viewers. Ashford University does not condone such content that may be objectionable; however, the video is being used due to its impact and education value in understanding social construction.] After reviewing these resources on var ied perspectives of social construction, consider the following questions: • What is social construction? • Which example from the resources provided did you find most compelling in building your knowledge of social construction? Describe it and explain w hy you found it most useful. Your initial post should be at least 250 words in length. Support your claims with examples from required material(s) and/or other scholarly resources, and properly cite any references. Respond to at least two of your classm ates’ posts by Day 7. Quiz 1. Week Three Quiz . Due by Day 7. Complete the quiz on the assigned readings for the week. The quiz c ontains 10 multiple -choice questions. You will have up to 12 hours to complete the quiz, and it must be taken in one sitting. You will have two opportunities to take this quiz. This quiz utilizes a test bank so each attempt may contain different questions. Please note that your last attempt will be the grade recorded in the gradebook.

Assignment 1. Demographic Report . Due by Day 7. Thi s assignment is closely related to the final Research Paper in Week Five. Please review the instructions for that paper before beginning this assignment. For this Week Three assignment, you will present demographic data on the city, town, or county where y ou currently live in 25 SOC101: Introduction to Sociology COURSE GUIDE preparation for the Research Paper, which is due in Week Five. To do this, you will perform secondary data analysis by visiting the US Census Bureau ’s America n FactFinder . Identify the various social and economic characteristics ( i.e., education, population, housing, race, gender, age, income, etc.) of this locale and report the statistics. You can also check government websites for your s tate, county or city for data. Then, using the statistics you report, identify your findings of social stratification or social inequality found in this locale as highlighted in the reading in the text, Sociology: Beyond Common Sense , for Week Three. In other words, what does the data tell you about the social stratification and social inequalities found in your locale? Be sure to choose a locale that you have access to, as you will be conducting in -person observations in this locale for the Research Paper due in Week Five. If you are currently living outside of the U.S. or will have difficulties physically accessing a location in the U.S., please contact your instructor for additional instructions. Your demographic report should follow the following structure: • Introduction (including the locality chosen and general socio- economic info on your locality) • At least five body paragraphs presenting the social or economic characteristics and specific data for the locality (please state both numbers and percentages if available) . In this section of your paper, be sure to present statistics related to education, population, race, gender, age, income (and poverty), housing, as well as any other factors you think relate to the stratification and/or inequality in your chose n locale.

Examples of how data can be presented: o A table of all the variables you found (if you select this option, please do not copy and paste tables from the American Factfinder website. Rath er, create your own table with all of your variables). [Insert/Table in MS Word; add as many columns and rows as you like]: Location: [examples]San Diego, Kern County, etc… Percentage Number (n=) Population (male): 45% 45,000 Population (female ) 55% 55 ,000 Median Income $40,000 % of Population with College Degree 30% 30,000 26 SOC101: Introduction to Sociology COURSE GUIDE o Or a bullet point list of all the variables you found. Location: Population:  Male – 45% (n=45,000)  Female – 55% (n=55,000)…etc. • At least two body paragraphs describing how the statistics you report relate to social stratification and social inequality (use your text, Sociology: Beyond Common Sense as reference). In other words, think about what picture the statistics paint about the type of social hierarchies and inequalities t hat exist in your locale. (Hint: Think about stratification and inequalities based on race, gender, age, social class, etc. Finding statistics about education, income, housing, etc. by race/gender/age can be useful places to make these observations). • Conc lusion (summarize the socio -economic status of your locality based on your findings and related discussions on social stratification and social inequality ) • Reference page. The paper must be four to five pages in length and formatted according to APA styl e. You must use at least five resources from the Census website. You must use your text to support your work on social stratif ication and social inequality. Cite your resources in text and on the reference page. For information regarding APA samples and tu torials, visit the Ashford Writing Cente r . 27 SOC101: Introduction to Sociology COURSE GUIDE WEEK FOUR COURSE CONTENT To be completed during the fourth week of class .

Overview Activity Due Date Format Grading Percent Social Institutions Day 3 (1st pos t) Discussion 4 Current Social Issues: Educational Inequality Day 3 (1st post) Discussion 4 Week Four Quiz Day 7 Quiz 5 Weekly Learning Outcomes This week students will 1. Describe the trends and factors associated with various social institutions. 2. Ident ify solutions to providing equal access to various social institutions. 3. Reflect critically on sociological topics. 4. Discuss the sociological factors that play a role in educational inequality and how that type of social inequality impacts social institution s.

Introduction Welcome to Week Four! This week, you will learn about the varied social institutions which can define our experience of society. Some of these institutions can be beneficial to some members of society while adding challenges to others. Som e macro -theorists posit that at the core of many of society’s social problems there will be found an institution that works against specific social groups. Micro -theorists will surmise that citizens are individual, free agents who have the ability to trans cend society’s issues. Last, there are theorists who see modern life as something in the middle. As you develop your sociological imagination, where does your newly informed sociological perspective place you? 28 SOC101: Introduction to Sociology COURSE GUIDE In Chapter 10, you will gain an overarching knowledge regarding the nature of social institutions, the interrelationships between these structures, and the basic sociological perspectives on institutions. Specifically, you will learn how to discuss the institution of the family and related concepts, including marriage, divorce, parenthood, and cohabitation. You will gain an understanding of the institution of the economy and its various manifestations. Last, you will investigate the institution of education, including the importance of tracking, social capital, and disparities of outcomes for various groups.

After reading Chapter 11, you will be able to recognize the functions of the government, religion, and health institutions.

This will allow you to understand the interconnection of each institution within the system as a whole. Also covered are the various forms of government and the role of power in each, especially the various issues with the system of democracy run by the United States. There will then be a review of the ways to define religi on and the challenges that accompany each definition, as well as a summation of the various forms of religious organization and analysis of religion through classical sociological theory. Last, you will gain and understanding of the relationship between he alth and medicine, the importance of public health, and recognition of the role of stratification in the health of individuals. Re quired Re sources Text Durkin, K. F., & Carrothers, R. M. (2015). Sociology: Beyond common sense [Electronic version]. Retrie ved from https://content.ashford.edu/ • Chapter 10 : Institutions I: The Family, Economy and Education • Chapter 11 : Institutions II: Politics and Government, Religion and Health Article Winkle -Wagner, R. (2010). Foundations of educational inequality: Cultural capital and social reproduction. ASHE Higher Education Report , 36(1), 1 -21. doi: 10.1002/aehe.3601 • The full -text version of this article can be accessed through the EBSCOhost database in the Ashford University Library. This resource is provided as an alter native and supplemental viewpoint to the text and provides greater detail in relation to the topic of Educational Inequality.

Discussions Participate in the following discussions: 29 SOC101: Introduction to Sociology COURSE GUIDE 1. Social Institutions . 1 st Post Due by Day 3. Vessing (2011) states, “a soc iety needs a variety of social institutions in order to function adequately. However, it does appear that not all citizens have equal access to participation in them, and that one’s social class and ascribed characteristics may limit one’s ability to benef it from them. This disparity results in unequal access to all that the institutions have to offer” (p. 197). Review the various social institutions discussed in Chapters 10 and 11 of the text, Sociology : Beyond Common Sense. Based on what you have read in the text, describe at least two institutions that do not provide equal access? If you were asked to implement changes from a sociological perspective, what changes would you suggest? Support your answer with detailed examples. Your initial post should be at least 250 words in length. Support your claims with examples from required material(s) and/or other scholarly resources, and properly cite any references. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ posts by Day 7. Reference: Vissing, Y. (2011). I ntroduction to sociology . San Diego, CA: Bridgepoint Education, Inc.

2. Current Social Issues: Educational Inequality . 1 st Post Due by Day 3. According to conflict theorists, the persistence of social class inequality can be linked to the educational institutions in the United States. Although education is asserted to be a social equalizer, many argue that the educational system is a mechanism of social reproduction that maintains social inequality rather than ensuring equality of opportunity. For this discus sion, you will read Chapters 10 and 11 of the text, Sociology : Beyond Common Sense, and review the article, Foundations of Educational Inequality.

Answer the following questions: • What factors influence the quality of education that an individual receives? • How is social class reproduced through the educational system? • How is this continuing educational inequality impacting other social institutions? Your initial post should be at least 250 words in length. Support your claims with examples from required material(s) and/or other scholarly resources, and properly cite any references. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ posts by Day 7. 30 SOC101: Introduction to Sociology COURSE GUIDE Quiz 1. Week Four Quiz . Due by Day 7. Complete the quiz on the assigned readings for the week. The quiz contains 10 mu ltiple -choice questions. You will have up to 12 hours to complete the quiz, and it must be taken in one sitting. You will have two opportunities to take this quiz. This quiz utilizes a test bank so each attempt may contain different questions. Please note that your last attempt will be the grade recorded in the gradebook. 31 SOC101: Introduction to Sociology COURSE GUIDE WEEK FIVE COURSE CONTENT To be completed during the fifth week of class.

Overview Activity Due Date Format Grading Percent Social Movements Day 3 (1st post) Discussion 4 Social Change Day 3 (1st post) Discussion 4 Week Five Quiz Day 7 Quiz 5 Research Paper Day 7 Research Paper 19 Weekly Learning Outcomes This week students will 1. Summarize the different approaches to understanding social movements. 2. Discuss the various agents of soci al change. 3. Reflect critically on sociological topics. Introduction Welcome to Week Five! In Week Five, we pull everything together by gaining an understanding about how all that we have learned can fuel social movements and at times social change. This w ill help you understand how society can be affected by the problems and how policy and changes in norms (often brought about through sociological practice) can develop a society over time. 32 SOC101: Introduction to Sociology COURSE GUIDE Specifically, in Chapter 12, you will gain an understanding of the main forms of collective behavior and the major types of social movements. This will be achieved by studying these social movements through the lens of the main theoretical perspectives of social movements. Further, you will learn about the various sourc es of social change and how these are interpreted through the main sociological perspectives related to social change. This content will help you fully understand modernization and post -industrial society. Required Resources Text Durkin, K. F., & Carroth ers, R. M. (2015). Sociology: Beyond common sense [Electronic version]. Retrieved from https://content.ashford.edu/ • Chapter 12 : Collective Behavior, Social Change, and Contemporary Society Articles Fuchs, S., & Plass, P. S. (1999). Sociology and social mov ements. Contempory Saociology, 28(3), 271-277. Retrieved from http://www.jstor.org/stable/2654139 • The full -text version of this article can be accessed through the JSTOR database in the Ashford University Library. This resource is provided as an alternativ e and supplemental viewpoint to the text and provides greater detail in relation to the topic of social movements. Hargittai, E. (2003). The digital divide and what to do about it . In D.C. Jones (Ed.), New Economy Handbook . Retrieved from http://www.eszter.com/research/pubs/hargittai -digitaldivide.pdf • This resource is provided as an alternative and supplemental viewpoint to the text and provides greater detail in relation to the topic of social change. Multimedia TED. (Producer). (2003, February). Wade Davis: Dreams from endangered cultures [Video file]. Retrieved from http://www.ted.com/talks/wade_davis_on_endangered_cultures?language=en • The video depicts how social change is destroying various cultures and provides a visual interpretation of Social Change that is supplemental to the text. Accessibility Statement does not exist. Privacy Policy Discussions Participate in the following discussions: 33 SOC101: Introduction to Sociology COURSE GUIDE 1. Social Movements. 1 st Post Due by Day 3. Social movements can change the world. After reading Chapter 1 2 of the text, Sociology : Beyond Common Sense , and the article, Sociology and Social Movements, discuss the social movements that have been noted in the United States in the last decade. Moreover, discuss what implications those movements have had on toda y’s culture. Finally, hypothesize what current social movements could transform the future of the world. Your initial post should be at least 250 words in length. Support your claims with examples from required material(s) and/or other scholarly resourc es, and properly cite any references. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ posts by Day 7. 2. Social Change . 1 st Post Due by Day 3 . The future of the world is uncertain. In fact, there are those who predict a wonderful world where technology and creat ivity provide a good quality of life for most people, while others predict a world of compe tition, conflict, and strife. Read Chapter 12 of the text, Sociology: Beyond Common Sense , and the article, The Digital Divide and What to Do About It . Then, watch the video Wade Davis: Dreams From Endangered Cultures . After reading and viewing the required resources, use the sociological theories provided throughout the text to explain why these polar opposites could both occur, and what needs to happen for peace and prosperity to result. In your answer, be sure to offer an explanation of what the digi tal divide is and why it matters. Your initial post should be at least 250 words in length. Support your claims with examples from required material(s) and/or other scholarly resources, and properly cite any references. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ posts by Day 7. Quiz 1. Week Five Quiz . Due by Day 7. Complete the quiz on the assigned readings for the week. The qu iz contains 10 multiple -choice questions. You will have up to 12 hours to complete the quiz, and it must be taken in one sitting. Yo u will have two opportunities to take this quiz. This quiz utilizes a test bank so each attempt may contain different questions. Please note that your last attempt will be the grade recorded in the gradebook.

34 SOC101: Introduction to Sociology COURSE GUIDE Research Paper 1. Research Paper . Due by Day 7. The focus of this paper is to explore how residential patterns affect intergroup relations. You will use research approaches such as observation and secondary data analysis to further understand your community. Remember, you should conduct the observation (Step 2 below) on the same locale for which you completed the demographic report in your Week Three assignment (Step 1 below). If you are currently overseas or have other barriers that prevent you from physical ly accessing a location in the U.S., please contact your instructor for alternative assignment instructions. Step 1: Using Secondary Data Use the data gathered on your chosen locality in the Week Three assignment, “Demographic Report,” and implement any feedback from your instructor into your pape r. If more data is needed, use de mographic data from the latest census (available online using the US Census American FactFinder ) and identify the various social and economic characteristics (i.e., education, population, housing, race, class, etc. ) of this locale. You can also check g over nment websites for your state, county or city for data. Present your findings in two to three pages of the paper. Step 2: Using an Observational Study Next, spend 30 to 60 minutes observing your community. Go to a central place in your town such as the center of the city, a major landmark, or you can drive or walk to different areas and observe for a few minutes. Take notes of what you observe, including the types of people you see, the economic conditions, as well as the businesses or other institutions that are present. Based on your observations, what can you tell about the economic condition of the majority of people? Is the locale integrated or segregated? In this step, consider the information you have gathered in Step 1 regarding social and economi c characteristics, and identify whether it matches what you have recorded from your observation. Be sure to compare the data you gathered from your observations to what was found in the census data and make note if there are differences. Present your findi ngs in one to two pages of the paper.

Step 3: Analysis and Reporting of Research Analyze your data and present your responses in two to three pages in the paper: • Describe how segregated the neigh borhoods are in your locality. Be sure to consider the various social inequality indicators: race, ethnicity, class, gender, and pe rhaps sexuality for some areas. 35 SOC101: Introduction to Sociology COURSE GUIDE • Indicate if there are policies, practices, or specific circumstances that have created and maintained these patterns. Here are some examples of aspects to consider: Historically, has there always been racial segregation or not ? Was it traditionally an area of immigration from a certain ethnic region? Is there an LGBT community? Was it an industrial area that had a strong working class community, or is it a technology area with highly educated citizens? Have there been efforts to desegregate or plans in the future? • In Chapter 1 and throughout the text, you have explored several sociological theoretical perspectives.

Indicate which theoretical perspective best presents your analysis of your locality. Describe why you have chosen this theoretical perspective and ensure you include detail on which theorist’s work is most representative. The Research Paper:

• Must be seven to nine double-spaced pages in length (e xcluding title and reference pages) , and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. • Must include a title page with the following: o Title of paper o Student’s name o Course name and number o Instructor’s name o Date submitted • Must be gin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.

• Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought. • Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis. • Must use at least five scholarly resources, including a minimum of tw o from the Ashford University Library. • Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. • Must include a separate reference page, formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center . 36 SOC101: Introduction to Sociology COURSE GUIDE COURSE MAP The course map illustrates the careful design of the course through which each learning outcome is supported by one or more specific learning activities in order to create integrity and pedagogical depth in t he learning experience.

L earning Outcome Week Activity 1. Understand and assess the sociological perspectives in studying human behavior. 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 4 5 5  Sociological Theories Discussion  The Role of Culture – Discussion  Week One Quiz  Socializ ation – Discussion  Deviant Behavior – Discussion  Week Two Quiz  Theorist of Choice – Assignment  Social Class – Discussion  Social Construction – Discussion  Week Three Quiz  Demographic Report – Assignment  Week Four Quiz  Week Five Quiz  Research Paper 2. Analyze the nature and significance of social structure and social institutions. 1 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 5  The Role of Culture Discussion  Socialization – Discussion  Social Class – Discussion  Demographic Report – Assignment  Social Institutions – Discussion  Current Soci al Issues: Educational Inequality – Discussion  Social Movements – Discussion  Social Change – Discussion  Research Paper 3. Evaluate the nature and significance of culture, 1  The Role of Culture Discussion 37 SOC101: Introduction to Sociology COURSE GUIDE subcultures, social norms, ethnocentrism and cultural relativism through collaborati ve learning experiences. 3 3 3 5  Social Class – Discussion ƒ Social Construction – Discussion  Demographic Report – Assignment  Research Paper 4. Describe the process of socialization and the influence of agents of socializati on on the development of the self. 1 2 2 3 3  The Role of Culture Discussion  Socialization – Discussion  Deviant Behavior – Discussion  Social Class – Discussion  Social Construction – Discussion 5. Describe and assess patterns of social interaction using the concepts: status, role, primary group and secondary group. 1 4 5  The Role of Culture Discussion  Current Social Issues: Educational Inequality – Discussion  Research Paper 6. Explain and compare sociological perspectives on deviance. 2 3 5 5  Deviant Behavi or Discussion  Social Construction – Discussion  Social Movements – Discussion  Social Change – Discussion 7. Discuss the sources, types, consequences, and theories of social change in our world today. 2 3 5 5 5  Theorist of Choice – Assignment ƒ Demographic R eport – Assignment  Social Movements – Discussion  Social Change – Discussion  Research Paper