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Introduction
1.1 What is Sociology?
1.2 The History of Sociology
1.3 Theoretical Perspectives in Sociology
1.4. Why Study Sociology?
1.5 Resources and References
2.1 Approaches to Sociological Research
2.2 Research Methods
2.3 Ethical Concerns
2.4 Resources and References
3.1 What is culture?
3.2 Elements of Culture
3.3 High, Low, Pop and Counter-Culture
3.4 Theoretical Perspectives on Culture
3.5 Resources and References
4.1 Emotional Life
4.2 The Social Construction of Reality
4.3 Symbolic Interaction
4.4 Resources and References
5.1 Theories of Self Development
5.2 Why Socialization Matters
5.3 Theoretical Perspectives on Socialization
5.4 Agents of Socialization
5.5 Socialization Across the Life Course
5.6 Resources and References
6.1 Defining a Group
6.2 Group Size and Structure
6.3. Formal Organizations
6.4 Resources and References
8.1 Systems of Stratification
8.2 Social Inequality in Canada
8.3 Social Classes in Canada
8.4 Theoretical Perspectives on Social Inequality
8.5 Resources and References
Appendix
Credits and Copyright
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