Learning Objectives
- Understand the concept of Sociological Imagination and how it connects personal troubles with public issues, as introduced by C. Wright Mills.
- Analyze the structures of Social Stratification and how they influence access to resources and opportunities based on socioeconomic status, race, and gender.
- Examine the impact of Social Change and Industrialization on societal transformations, including urbanization and changes in labor and social structures.
- Explore Cultural Pluralism and Inequality, focusing on the coexistence of diverse cultures and the resulting socioeconomic disparities.
- Apply various Research Methodologies in Sociology, including qualitative and quantitative methods, to study social phenomena.
- Differentiate between Sociology and Common Sense, emphasizing the systematic and evidence-based nature of sociological knowledge.
- Investigate the influence of Capitalism on social structures, labor relations, and global interactions.
- Integrate interdisciplinary approaches by combining insights from sociology with other social sciences to understand complex social phenomena.
- Trace the Historical Context of Sociology, understanding how historical events like the Enlightenment and Industrial Revolution shaped the discipline.