SOC 100 Week 1 Worksheet Theory and Culture

Respond to the following in 50 to 75 words each, unless otherwise specified.

1. What is sociology? What are some examples of what      sociologists study?
2. When examining the theoretical perspectives in sociology,      each perspective has a specific focus and level of analysis. What does the      level of analysis mean?
3. In 25 to 50 words each, describe the focus and level of      analysis for the following theoretical perspectives:

a. Symbolic Interactionalism:

b. Functional Analysis:

c. Conflict Theory: 

1. Culture shapes many things in our lives, including what we      wear, what we eat, and how we interact with each other. What are the      influences of culture in society?