discussion

PART A  Perspective, Theory & Method

∗∗ RESPOND TO EACH OF THE QUESTIONS INDIVIDUALLY. BE SURE TO INDICATE THE CORRESPONDING QUESTION NUMBER IN YOUR ANSWERS.∗∗

1) a. List the (3) major theoretical approaches.  

    b. Define the (3) major theoretical approaches. 

    c. Provide examples for each of the (3) major theoretical approaches. 

2) How might you apply each of the (3) approaches to social patterns in college?

3) View brief video:  An introduction to the discipline of Sociology - Bing video

Discuss your thoughts about the impact of sociology on today's society.

PART B. culture

∗∗ RESPOND TO EACH OF THE QUESTIONS INDIVIDUALLY. BE SURE TO INDICATE THE CORRESPONDING QUESTION NUMBER IN YOUR ANSWERS.∗∗

Read Chapt. 2 –

1. Discuss the differences between ethnocentrism and cultural relativism.        

2. Give an example of ethnocentrism.

3. Give an example of cultural relativism.

4. Identify a problem with ethnocentrism.

5. Identify a problem with cultural relativism.

6. View brief video:  https://mediaplayer.pearsoncmg.com/assets/_video.true/sociology-2017-blue_chalk_videos-culture_make_it_right   How do you know if you are being discriminatory by labeling practices as innately wrong or protecting individuals within the culture?