St. Francis Xavier University
Department of Sociology & Anthropology
Sociology 100: Introduction to Sociology – 2008-09
Dr. John Phyne
Annex 112A
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Winter Semester
Exam 1 – Thursday, February 5 (12.5 marks – Essay)
Exam 2 - Thursday, March 12 (12.5 marks – Essay)
Final Examination: 25 marks – based upon entire second term’s work
Required Readings
Section Four: Investigating the ‘Social’: Research Methods (January 519)
Research Methods (Five Lectures)
New Society
Neil Guppy, ‘Chapter Twenty: Research Methods’, pp. 515-542.
Section Five: Locating Our Place in Society: Social Inequality (January
22 - March 12)
1. Social Stratification (3 Lectures)
New Society
Harvey Krahn, ‘Chapter Six: Social Stratification’, pp. 134-165.
Society in Question
Ann Duffy and Nancy Mandell, ‘Poverty in Canada’, pp. 93-107.
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2. Gender Inequality (2 Lectures)
New Society
Monica Boyd, ‘Chapter Seven: Gender Inequality: Economic and
Political Aspects’, pp. 169-193.
Society in Question
Deborah Tannen, ‘Chapter 5: The Glass Ceiling’, pp.45-58.
Julie Ann McMullin and John Cairney, ‘Chapter 12: How Gender,
Class, and Age Affect Self-Esteem’, pp. 108-115.
3. Race and Ethnic Relations (3 Lectures)
New Society
Vic Satzewich, ‘Chapter Eight: Race and Ethnic Relations’, pp.
194-223.
Society in Question
Hugh Lautard and Neil Guppy, ‘Chapter 13: Multiculturalism or
Vertical Mosaic? Occupational Stratification Among Canadian
Ethnic Groups’, pp. 120-129.
Jeffrey G. Reitz, ‘Chapter 14: Tapping Immigrants’ Skills’, pp.
130-140.
4. Global Inequality (3Lectures)
New Society
Gordon Laxer, ‘Chapter Nine: Inequality Among Nations:
Perspectives on Development’, pp. 224-247.
Society in Question
Amartya Sen, ‘Chapter 27: More than 100 Million Women are
Missing’, pp. 293-302.
United Nations, ‘Chapter 28: The State and Progress of Human
Development’, pp. 303-321.
Section Six: Social Conflict and Social Change (March 16 – April 6)
1. The Environment (2 Lectures)
New Society
John Hannigan, ‘Chapter Sixteen: Sociology and the
Environment’, pp. 416-439.
Society in Question
Maude Barlow and Elizabeth May, ‘Chapter 26: Industrial
Pollution in Canada’, pp. 285-292.
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2. Politics and Social Movements (2 Lectures)
New Society
Robert J. Brym, ‘Chapter Eighteen: ‘Politics and Social
Movements’, pp. 464-486.
Society in Question
Robert J. Brym, ‘Chapter 19: Affluence, Power and Strikes in
Canada, 1973-2000’, pp. 188-198.
3. Globalization (3 Lectures)
New Society
Josée Johnston, ‘Chapter Nineteen: Globalization’, pp. 488-512.