CHAPTER TEN:

1. Outline different types of social groups in Chpt. 10
2. Examine the theory 'Group Think', based in part on the video shown in class..
3. Outline the different types of formal organizations and the strengths and weaknesses of bureaucracies.
4. What is the 'iron law of oligarchy' and alternative forms of organization.

 

1. Define Sociology and what makes Sociology both a science and a humanistic discipline?
2. Describe the contribution of the prominent Sociologists described in Chapter 1.
3. Define and contrast the three dominant paradigms in Sociology.
4. Briefly outline and give the strengths and weaknesses of the numerous methods used in Sociological research(survey research).
5. Discuss ethical principals used in Sociology and examples of good or bad experiments/research.
6. Read and critique 'Port Tobacco, Md.-a community study which can be found in the Alexandria Campus Library on reserve under Dr. Kihl's name.

1. Define culture and the basic building blocks of culture-norms, values, and language.
2. Describe the two theories presented in Chapter 2.
3. Define and contrast culture relativism and ethnocentrism.
4. What is culture diversity and culture shock?
5. Define and distinguish between a sub-culture and a counter-culture.
6. Give the global perspectives on culture discussed at the end of Chapter 2.

1. Define socialization and discuss nature vs. nurture debate. Give examples.
2. According to Cooley and Mead, how is the self formed?
3. Discuss the contributions of Freud and other psychologists to the discipline of Sociology.
4. Briefly describe the impact of the various 'agents' of socialization.
5. Briefly describe the 'life-course stages' of socialization.
6. Define and contrast voluntary and involuntary resocialization. How will socialization work in the future?

1. Explain the concept of social structure and outline the elements of social structure.
2. Contrast the organic and mechanical view of 'solidarity'. Discuss homelessness.
3. Outline the microlevel perspective on social interaction. Specifically look at Ethnomethodology and Dramaturgical Analysis.
4. What is the Sociology of Emotions and Nonverbal Communication?

1. Define deviance and discuss the functionalist, interactions, and conflict perspectives on deviance.
2. How is crime defined/classified and viewed in America; outline the criminal justice system in America too.

1. Discuss class and caste; explain the classical perspective and sociological models of social class and the class structure in the U.S. today.
2. Discuss inequality, poverty, and the sociological explanations of social inequality both in the U.S. and into the future.

1. Discuss wealth and poverty globally, by examining 'development' in the industrializing nations and classify economies by income and other factors, discussed in the chapter.
2. Outline global poverty and human development issues, theories of global inequality, and inequality into the future.

1. Define race and ethnicity and what constitutes a minority today? Are women a minority too?
2. Define prejudice and how does discrimination work.
3. Give the sociological perspectives on race and ethnic relations in America today.
4. Describe the different racial and ethnic groups in the U.S. today, and does race relations look into the future?

1. Define sex and gender and sexism, and briefly give an historical perspective on gender stratification.
2. Discuss gender and socialization such as school, media, etc.
3. Give examples of contemporary gender inequality.
4. Define and contrast the different perspectives on gender stratification and what are the gender issues into the future.

CHAPTER 2: INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP EXERCISE ON PERSONAL AND ORGANIZATION/BUSINESS ETHICS
 

Please read and answer the following question without discussing your choice with anyone else. Thank you.
 

"If you knew for certain that given a 1% percent chance of being caught and sent to prison for one year, would you attempt an illegal act that would net you (or your company/organization) a profit/reward of more than $________(you fill in the amount).
Yes_______
No_______

Now please read the next true story and again answer the question with a yes or no. Next in your groups discuss the rational for your choice with the rest of the group and then arrive at a group concensus about the story and it's choices. Thank you.

"Braniff Airlines (I know another airline scenario) was headed for bankruptcy. After a major customer heard about the airlines situation and wondered whether to puchase a large block of tickets. The customer called the CEO of Braniff-a long-time and good customer and asked him point blank would the company by up and flying a few months hence? The head of Branif responded that he was not sure! Here are your choices.

(  )  The CEO should have lied to the customer because the CEO could have endangered the shareholders' equity by being cnadid, and that the CEOwas representing the shareholders, not the customers.

(  )  The CEO was right to be candid with the customer and let the customer assume any risk.