Assignment:
You need help answering the following questions:
1. What is sociology? How does it differ from the other social sciences, such as psychology or anthropology? In what ways is the logic of sociology useful?
2. What are some of the norms of the American culture and the subculture that you belong to?
3. What are the steps of the scientific method?
4. How would you use the different types of research design? What are some strengths and weaknesses of each?
5. What are some of the major agents of socialization? Which do you think most influenced you? Why?
6. What is the "social self"? Give examples. And, what are some moral and ethical factors of the social self?
7. What are some of the communities of which you are a part?
8. Name some formal organizations and groups, what function do they serve in the community?
9. What are some things that determine social stratification?
10. How does social class affect attitudes and behaviors?