SOC101: Introduction to Sociology
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The sociological imagination is a central concept in sociology, allowing sociologists to connect personal experiences with larger social issues. Explore the units in this introduction to sociology course, covering topics such as culture, social inequality, institutions, and social change. Gain a deeper understanding of the world around you and the factors that shape it.
The sociological imagination is a central concept to sociology, which allows sociologists to make connections among personal experiences and larger social issues.
For example, did you know the United States has the highest rate of teen pregnancy in the industrialized world? To understand this trend, sociologists use scientific methods to study and make connections about various social issues, such as sex education in schools, sexualization in the media, poverty, and the personal issue of teenage sexual activity and pregnancy.
Unit 1: Introduction to Sociology
Unit 2: Culture, the Socialized Self, and the Individual in Society
Unit 3: Social Inequality
Unit 4: Institutions
Unit 5: Social Change and Social Issues
