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3. Chapter 1: The Sociological Perspective Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 20073  Symbolic Interactionism - How People Use Symbols in Everyday Life  Applying Symbolic Interactionism - Changing the Meaning of Symbols Affects Expectations Theoretical Perspectives

4. Chapter 1: The Sociological Perspective Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 20074  Emotional Satisfaction  The Love Symbol  The Meaning of Children  The Meaning of Parenthood Applying Symbolic Interactionism Examples Applying Symbolic Interactionism Examples

5. Chapter 1: The Sociological Perspective Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 20075  Marital Roles  Perception of Alternatives  The Meaning of Divorce Applying Symbolic Interactionism Examples Applying Symbolic Interactionism Examples

6. Chapter 1: The Sociological Perspective Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 20076  Society is a Whole Unit Made Up of Interrelated Parts that Work Together  Functionalism, Structural Functionalism  Robert Merton - Functions and Dysfunctions Functional Analysis

7. Chapter 1: The Sociological Perspective Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 20077  Economic Production  Socialization of Children  Care of the Sick and Elderly Applying Functional Analysis

8. Chapter 1: The Sociological Perspective Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 20078  Recreation  Sexual Control  Reproduction Applying Functional Analysis

9. Chapter 1: The Sociological Perspective Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 20079  Karl Marx and Conflict Theory  Conflict Theory Today  Feminists and Conflict Theory  Applying Conflict Theory Conflict Theory

10. Chapter 1: The Sociological Perspective Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 200710  Functionalists and Conflict Theorists - Macro Level  Symbolic Interactionists - Micro Level Levels of Analysis

11. Chapter 1: The Sociological Perspective Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 200711  Sociology Full Circle: Reform vs. Research  Public Sociology  Diversity of Orientations  Globalization Trends Shaping the Future

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