SO 242 - Society and the Individual

Institution:

Baker University

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Description:

An essential goal of sociology is to understand the dynamic relationship between social structures and individual values and behaviors. This course explores the nature of human interaction in its social context. Primary focus is given to the study of the relationship between norms, social roles, and society. The course also discusses the nature of social identities, social transactions, and the development of the "self." How each of these applies to gender and sexuality, obedience and conformity, socialization, and groups will also be discussed. Prerequisite: SO 115 or permission of the instructor.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.bakeru.edu

Phone Number:

(800) 873-4282

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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