TURN IN INDEX CARDS
1) Write your full name on it, Soc 101 MW 7:45, 9:30, or TTH
2) E-mail address
3) Major
4) Current job and/or career goal
5) Something you want me know about you:
interests, how to pronounce your name, nickname, learning need,
something you are going through, anything I should know
6) Try to add any info that will help me remember your name
7) Small picture taped to the other side (picture should not be on
the same side as your name)
Turn into folder
“If there is any one secret of success, it lies in the ability to get the other
person's point of view and see things from his angle as well as your
own.”
– Henry Ford (Founder of Ford Motor Company)
TODAY
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Guest Speaker – Reading Partners
Grades in this class
Review sociological imagination
Review 3 major theories
Apply theories
Upcoming assignments
Grading
Grading
Class work
3 tests
8 Assignments
1 Paper
Final Test (not cumulative)
Total Points Possible-150
Extra Credit
Extra credit assignments range between 1-4 points each
Opportunities will be posted on the website
5 points maximum possible
*additional points can be earned in class
Can raise a B+ to an A but not a B- to an A
Don’t rely on the extra credit
GRADED WORK
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Will be passed back in folders
Last names A-L or M-Z
Keep all graded work
Keep track of your grade
SOCIOLOGICAL IMAGINATION/
SOCIOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVE
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Ability to see the many ways
society influences our
thoughts and actions
USE YOUR
SOCIOLOGICAL IMAGINATION
Explain the behavior from and individual perspective and a sociological
perspective
Joey dropped out of high school
Individual Perspective
Sociological Perspective
Focus on someone’s
personal characteristics
or experiences
Focus on influences
bigger than one person
(location, culture, peers,
family, government, religion,
media…)
Which is the best predictor of your chances of
success in school?
A) your gender
 B) social class/economic status of your parents
 C) your race/ethnicity
 D) your work ethic/level of responsibility
 E) the difficulty level of your major
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Chances of success in school based on parents’
socioeconomic status
Jack and Jill are of equal intelligence, work ethic, grades in high school, preparation
Jack
Parents earn $200,000/year
combined
Goes to school full time
Internship at local business 2
hours a week
Car
iPhone
Own bedroom
Laptop, internet, printer
Jill
Parents earn $30,000/year
combined
Goes to school full time
Works at restaurant 20 hours a
week
Bus
Payphone
Shares room with 2 siblings
library
3 ways of looking at society
3 ways of looking at society
Review 3 Major Theories
Functionalist
Jobs
people/instiutions
perform. How society
functions. How is
something helpful or
hurtful in society?
Conflict Theorist
Inequality and looks
for groups that might
be taking advantage
of other groups.
Scarce resources.
Haves vs Have Nots
Symbolic Interactionist
Influence of social
groups, labels, and
meanings of symbols
CRITICAL DISTANCE
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Look at a topic in the most objective way
possible
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Analyze an issue without judging others
Who would say it? Read the statements, write down
who would say each.
a. Functionalist
1. Plastic water bottle
use was once considered
the norm in the U.S., but
is now considered by
some to be wasteful.
Environmental problems
must be identified and
defined by people to be
problems.
b. Conflict Theorist
2. It is beneficial for some
groups to mass produce
clothing in a factory,
though the pollution may
be harmful to other groups
who live near that factory.
Environmental conditions
become social problems
when groups disagree over
environmental policies
c. Symbolic Interactionist
3. Water pollution is a
problem when it
prevents ships from
delivering goods to a
particular port.
Environmental problems
are social problems
when they cause social
disorganization.
(Sullivan, 2006; 342)
What would they say?
Focus on one theory. What might the theory say or ask about the
topic of teenage pregnancy?
Functionalist
Conflict Theorist
Jobs people/
institutions perform
and how society
functions. How does it
help or hurt society?
Inequality, groups
that might be taking
advantage of other
groups. Scarce
resources.
Haves vs Have nots
Symbolic Interactionist
Influence of social
groups, labels, and
meanings of symbols.
Computer
Team 1
Blum Gaye
Linares Cristian
Kang Chungyeon
Aguilar Karina
Glavis Kristine
Team 2
Noda Kyoko
Hurtado Michael
Nabor Isabel
Rein Joannelyn
Rice Matthew
Team 3
Jung Yungyeong
Rodriguez Patsy
Saucedo Mayra
Watson Donnail
Latham Amber
Front of class TTH
Team 4
Griffin Janae
Rodriguez Fabian
Searles Melanie
Doyle Justin
Lara Pedro
Team 7
Udan Neal Shayne
Castillo Corey
Kamigawara Yumiry
Martin Valorie
Park Giho
Team 5
Marin Jessica
Robinson Kelvin
Ancheta Jonathan
Escobar Vanessa
Cicilia Francisco
Team 8
Morgan Jenna
Shimotani Brennan
Solorzano Anthony
Bishop Corey
Pelkie Adam
Team 6
Tsyplakov Andrey
Axe Jamie
Rios Lady
Francois Joseth
Segovia Marlon
Team 9
Des Rosiers Karlee
Marquez Mayra
Cartagena Katherine
Calimquim Vanessa
Fujimoto Reid
Team 10
Martinez Dulce
Brentner Kelly
Quintana Alejandra
Vazquez Diana
Team 11
Johnson Shanon
Gonzalez Alexandra
Trias Brandon
Umetsu Steven
Door
Door
Team 2
Torres Hector
Perez Daniel
Romero Vanessa
Alshehabi Munira
McGowan Hunter
Front of class MW 745
Team 1
Rosales Juan
Reyes Mayra
Jiang Yan
Park Hee Won Team 3
Salinas Keny Rodriguez Denise
Gonzales Alexis
Jiang Wei
McNamara Brooke
Hakim Reem
Team 4
Zheng Xiaozhou
Noh Hyunji
Lim Woojoo
Contreras Antonia
Chavez Villegas Judith
Team 5
Torres Juneli
Gomez Daniel
Turcios Ashley
Pais Marleny
Arana Aura
Team 6
Stenton Fiona
Ruiz-Esparza Nayeli
Skorzanka Natasha
Orr Karla
Overs Lauren
Team 7
Renteria Andrea
Martin Aaron
Lee Samantha
Pazos Dafna
Abdelaziz Michael
Computer
Team 8
Ruiz Nesly
Mirzaei Maryam
Li Shangyuan
Toyama Shiho
Dunkerley Michelle
Team 9
Vaja Jennifer
Hernandez Daisy
Hernandez Stephen
Hawkins Brandon
Team 10
Borojevich Evana
Farias Yoselin
Rivera Michael
Moreno Jesus
Team 11
Salazar Roxana
Laureano Randall
Yashou Vera
Yao Jinhao
Door
Team 1
Realegeno George
Yamada Mawusineferti
Yoshida John
Umanzor Jasmine
Ruiz Kevin
Team 2
Alvarez Javier
Garcia Luis
Filio Joana
Arellano Vincent
Hernandez Guadalupe
Team 3
Medina Juwina
Perez Haydee
Alvarado Humberto
Farmer Brittani
Chan Felix
Team 4
Ramirez Claudia
Song Hee
Cha Hanne
Rogers Ronnisha
Smith Adam
Front of class MW 930
Team 5
Colbert Lindsey
Abassi Mariam
Nguyen Charles
Barril Alaina
Rodriguez Barbara
Team 6
Martinez Diana
Villa Arturo
Nunez Raven
Rodriguez Maritza
Guzman Genevieve
Team 7
Green Dynasty
Aranda Jasmine
Garrett Andrea
Monarres Ivonne
Murillo Eluterio
Computer
Team 8
Leon Maria
Givens Kheri
Perez Jennifer
Yoshida Sarah
Yasumura Kyle
Team 9
Miyaji Taishi
Isikter Baris
Amaya Sara
Munoz Christopher
Lee Derek
Team 10
Flores Evelyn
Kim Sara
Trujillo Osmar
Salvatierra Marisol
Team 11
Silvestre Katherine
Dumayas Geraldin Joy
Pak Jessica
Padilla Kevin
GROUP ACTIVITY EXPECTATIONS
1. Introduce yourself
2. Every group member must contribute
3. Allow others to complete their thoughts, be respectful
4. Ask others for input
-Not a time to check cell phones
-Not a time for restroom breaks
7. Stop when you hear buzzer, face front
8. Listen when other groups share
Work in a group. Focus on one theory. What might the theory say
or ask about the topic of teenage pregnancy?
Functionalist
Conflict Theorist
Remember, this
theory is concerned
with jobs people/
institutions perform
and how society
functions. How does it
help or hurt society?
Remember, this
theory is concerned
with inequality and
looks for groups that
might be taking
advantage of other
groups. Scarce
resources.
Symbolic Interactionist
Remember, this
theory is concerned
with the influence of
social groups, labels,
and meanings of
symbols.
Society
Long standing community
nation
or other large grouping
share locations and ideas of right and wrong
AND HAVE
Social Structure
Reoccurring patterns of group relationships
In other words:
how things are done
how society is set up
AND HAVE
Ways to study society
Macro sociology:
analyzing large scale social structures
Micro sociology:
Analyzing face-to-face, small group interaction
AND HAVE
Ways to study society
Macro sociology:
analyzing large scale
social structures
Micro sociology:
Analyzing face-to-face,
small group interaction
AND HAVE
SOCIAL LOCATION
How would your life be different if you were born in:
• place
• time period
• of a different race
• gender
• economic status
• religion
• and had a different type of education?
SOCIAL LOCATION - ADVANTAGE WALK
The purpose of this exercise is to provide understanding of
the intricacies of social location in American society.
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Think of your childhood (ages 0-13)
1. If one or more of your parents has a bachelor’s
degree, take one step forward.
2. If one or more of your parents has a master’s or
doctorate degree, take one step forward.
3. If you were raised in an area where there was
visible prostitution, drugs, or gang activity, take
one step back.
4. If you, a sibling, or a parent, grew up with a
long-term serious illness, take one step back.
5. If you felt safe at your school as a child, take
one step forward.
6. If you were ever called names or harassed
because of your race, class, gender, religion,
culture, or sexual orientation, take one step back.
7. If you were ever ashamed or embarrassed of
your clothes, home, or car, take one step back.
8. If you studied the culture of your ancestors in
elementary school, take one step forward.
9. If you started school in the U.S. not
understanding English, take one step back.
10. If there were more than 50 books in your
house when you grew up, take one step forward.
11. If you ever had to skip a meal or were hungry
growing up because there was not enough money,
take one step back.
12. If you were taken to art galleries, museums, or
plays by your parents as a child, take one step
forward.
13. If one of your parents was laid off, unemployed
(not by choice), or otherwise struggling financially,
take one step back.
14. If your family did not have to worry about
health coverage, take one step forward.
15. If your family ever had to move because they
could not afford the rent, take one step back.
16. If your parents ever told you that you are
beautiful, smart, or capable, take one step
forward.
17. If you feel you were ever denied employment
because of race, class, ethnicity, gender, or sexual
orientation, take one step back.
18. If you were encouraged by your teachers or
parents to attend college, take one step forward.
19. If you were raised in a single-parent
household, take one step back.
20. If your family owned the house that you grew
up in, take one step forward.
21. If you grew up with a special learning need or
different physical ability, take one step back.
22. If you feel your K-12 education was overall of
high quality, take one step forward.
23. If you spent time in foster care or homeless as
a child, take one step backward.
24. If you grew up with parents who were free of
any substance addictions, take one step forward.
25. If you feel you were ever stopped or
questioned by the police because of your race,
ethnicity, gender or sexual orientation, take one
step back.
26. If you had a parent in the criminal justice
system, take one step back.
27. If you were ever afraid of or the victim of
violence related to your race, ethnicity, gender, or
sexual orientation, take one step back.
28. If your parents did not grow up in the United
States, take one step back.
29. If your parents told you that you could be
anything you wanted to be, take one step forward.
30. If you see people of your race widely
represented in a positive manner in the media,
take one step forward.
SOCIAL LOCATION - ADVANTAGE WALK
REFLECTION
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Students who succeed in this class
Check syllabus and
website regularly
Come to class
Pay attention and
participate
Read
Use study guides ad
assignment scoring
rubrics
The time to improve your grade is now
Don’t be this guy at the end of the semester
But I really
needed an A
to transfer to
CSUDH/UCLA
/USC…etc.
But I really need to
pass to stay eligible
for basketball/
football/ track…etc.
Can’t I turn in some
extra credit?
I didn’t know that I
wasn’t passing.
I have a lot
going on.
Service Learning at Reading Partners
ARTICLES ON WEBSITE
Soc13.weebly.com
What is society?
3 major theories in sociology
Society is like…
1) the human body. Every part
serves a function
Structural functionalism
2) the NFL. Everyone is in
competition
Conflict Theory
3) like a H.S. We are labeled and
influenced by others
Symbolic Interactionsim
Review. Read the statements about media. Which theory would
say each?
a. Functionalist
1. News programs in
certain countries are
only allowed to show
positive reports about
their political leaders
so the people don’t
hear the truth.
Media images become
social problems when
groups use these
images to exert power
over others and serve
their own interests.
3 mins
b. Conflict Theorist
2. A mother who reads
women’s magazines may
start to feel she should use
her time and money to
maintain her beauty and
neglect her responsibilities
to her children.
If people do not know
their duties, or are unable
to perform duties due to
media images, then social
problems occur.
c.Symbolic Interactionist
3. Repeated images of
Latina women as
uneducated
housekeepers cause
stereotyping.
The media has the
ability to influence
definitions and create
negative and false
definitions.
Class Policies: Respect
AND HAVE
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Sidebar conversations and interruptions during
class are unacceptable
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Do not use cell phones during class = -5 points
Violation of classroom policies will lead to disciplinary action.
3 Ways to Participate
1. Make a connection
Class to self connection
“This reminds me of something that happened to me (or my
friend/family member/ co-worker)…”
Class to class connection (psych, polisci, hist, anth, econ…)
Class to world connections (news, travels, life experience)
Ways to Participate
2. Agree
“I agree with Sara and I want to add…”
“I agree with Sara’s opinion, but for a different reason…”
“Another example of…is…”
Ways to Participate
3. Disagree (don’t think you’re the only one)
“I don’t think that is always the case, for example…”
“I understand Jason’s point, but I have also heard the argument…”
“I think there are some exceptions…”
“Someone on the other side of that topic might say…”
“An example of when that is not always the case might be…”
Allow others to finish their thoughts before adding yours (do not
interrupt)
Be respectful when you disagree, focus on their comment not
them as a person
Ways to Participate
4. Ask questions
ASSIGNMENTS
Due next class: Read article on website Cultural Relativism
Due in 1 week:
Read Ch 2: p 33-44 (p 32-43. for 9th edition)
A#3: Bring in a cultural artifact (any item that has meaning to
you, not just ethnic culture)
*Cannot be a picture, be prepared to talk about it
Race/ethnicity/nationality
Language
Gender
Socio-economic status
Age
Sports
Religion
Political ideology
Interests/hobbies
Experiences
Review
Structural Functionalist
Remember, this theory is
concerned with jobs
people perform and how
society functions as well
as what the functional or
dysfunctional aspects of
the topic are.
Conflict Theorist
Remember, this
theory is concerned
with inequality and
looks for groups that
might be taking
advantage of other
groups
Symbolic Interactionist
Remember, this
theory is concerned
with the influence of
social groups, labels,
and meanings of
symbols