1. Sociology
An introduction

3. So.. What exactly is Sociology?
The scientific study of social structure (human social behavior)
What’s unique about it?
It has it’s own perspective! It never focuses on the individual, but always at the social, or group, level.

5. Societal vs. Individual Responsibilities
1. Someone who can’t find a job is __________.
2. Homelessness is the result of __________.
3. Immigrants come here because of __________.
Personal (individual) Societal (group)

6. Patterns Sociologists find and focus on patterned behaviors.
Ex: Teacher and student
Social structure is what captures the attention of sociologists. They study the patterned interaction of people in social relationships

7. Group vs. Individual Behavior
Emile Durkheim: helped develop the sociological perspective
mixing of parts, to create a new whole (bronze ex.) something new is created when individuals come together

8. Why do people conform?

9. Acceptance?
Out of fear?
To be loved?
Peer pressure?

11. Acquiring the Sociological Perspective
This perspective allows us to develop a sociological imagination: the ability of individuals to see the relationship between events in their personal lives and events in their society
SO.. It connects personal problems with public issues

12. Example:
Pressure to be thin

13. What other pressures do people face in society
What other pressures do people face in society? Do pressures differ among genders?

14. Pressure to be successful
Pressure to be smart
Pressure to fit in
Pressure to be pretty/handsome

15. What happens when one does NOT conform?

16. Things to leave you with…
Things to leave you with… Bring magazines, pictures, and small poster to class TOMORROW!