Social Science - Sociology Sociology homework

1) Read chapter 4 in Introduction to Sociology (Openstax). Create one thread for the entire discussion posting. Do not open more than one thread for the initial posting. 

(2) Define the chapter key terms listed below (write out definitions; they are within each chapter and at the end of the chapter).

(3) Write four paragraphs (4 total, not 4 per question) answering the below discussion questions from the chapter. Make sure to include in-text citations for the textbook in your discussion.

(4) Post it by Monday, October 5 by midnight.  

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Define the following chapter terms:

1) society

2) information societies

3) class consciousness

4) Thomas theorem

5) looking-glass self

Chapter 4 discussion questions (use the textbook chapter):

1) Discuss the functionalist, conflict theory, and symbolic interactionist views of society.

2) Explain what the authors mean by the social construction of reality. Give some examples from the chapter.

3) After viewing the Ted Talk by Susan Cain, "The Power of Introverts," discuss what Susan Cain says in her talk, and connect her talk to what chapter 4 says about the presentation of self (see section 4.3). Cite the video as well.