Sociology

Explain the sociological perspective and how it differs from other social sciences.D2.Soc.1.9-12

Define social context in terms of the external forces that shape human behavior.D2.Soc.2.9-12

Identify how social context influences individuals.D2.Soc.3.9-12

Illustrate how sociological analysis can provide useful data-based information for deci- sion making. D2.Soc.4.9-12

Give examples of the strengths and weaknesses of four main methods of sociological research: surveys, experiments, observations, and content analysis.D2.Soc.5.9-12

Identify the major components of culture.D2.Soc.6.9-12

Cite examples of how culture influ- ences the individuals in it.D2.Soc.7.9-12

Identify important social institu- tions in society.D2.Soc.8.9-12

Explain the role of social institu- tions in society.D2.Soc.9.9-12

Analyze how social structures and cultures change.D2.Soc.10.9-12

Analyze the influence of the primary agents of socialization and why they are influential.D2.Soc.11.9-12

Explain the social construction of self and groups.D2.Soc.12.9-12

Identify characteristics of groups, as well as the effects groups have on individuals and society, and the effects of individuals and societies on groupsD2.Soc.13.9-12

Explain how in-group and out- group membership influences the life chances of individuals and shapes societal norms and values.D2.Soc.14.9-12

Identify common patterns of social inequality.D2.Soc.15.9-12

Interpret the effects of inequality on groups and individuals.D2.Soc.16.9-12

Analyze why the distribution of power and inequalities can result in conflictD2.Soc.17.9-12

Propose and evaluate alternative responses to inequality.D2.Soc.18.9-12