Chapter+One

=**What is sociology?**= Please read the definition at the ASA Website http://www.asanet.org/cs/root/topnav/sociologists/what_is_sociology Notes for discussion "Theoretical Perspectives in Sociology" =**Sociologica**l Issue for Chapter 1: Homelessness= Watch the following video, as well as the video, "The Homeless Man" on the text's website to prepare for the classroom discussion on the reading "The Simple Solution: Just Give them a Home". This is a graded activity (out of 24 points, see grading rubric in class). media type="youtube" key="9O2S3jRz8oU" height="344" width="425" =Chapter 2: Culture The Sociological Issue for this Chapter: Body Dismorphism= See the website for the Chapter Summary and Expectations at http://wps.ablongman.com/ab_henslin_sociology_8/43/11210/2869813.cw/index.html. For sure culture defines society in many ways. These ways generally break down to material and non-material elements. For example, //kimchi// and //chung// respectively would be those. Culture does create some fascinating issues for us, though, especially when we get into such things as "subcultures". For this activity. The first thing you are to do is generate a list of words that come to mind when you think of the work "culture". Produce at least 10 items. Be prepared to link those words to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs Please read pp. 35-48 (up to "Many Cultural Worlds"). Take notes on all the vocabulary items.** Class debate: Take a side on the question below. Some people believe that some cultures are superior to others. They take a very ethnocentric perspective when they take this perspective. Still others contend that no culture can ever be superior to others. This view supports a view that embraces cultural relativism. Body Dismorphia** Please go to the publisher's website and go to videos http://wps.ablongman.com/ab_henslin_sociology_8/43/11210/2869813.cw/index.html Watch the video on Male Body Image. The questions that are next to it are for homework. Due your next class (Feb. 12 for B Block/ Feb. 13 for F Block). Problem solving -** Think-Pair-Share "Taboo Words and Societal Mores":
 * Home or classwork#1 (Due your next class on Feb. 4 or 5): [[file:Sociology Worksheet1.doc]]**
 * Activity: Introduction to culture**
 * Be sure to note that on your first class next week there will be a quiz on Chapter One (Tuesday or Wednesday).
 * Be it resolved that one culture can be considered superior to another?
 * Classroom discussion:
 * Homework: Have the attached document completed for next class** (Monday, Feb. 16 for B Block/ Tuesday, Feb. 17 for F Block). **[[file:Chapt2CultureWorksheet.doc]]**