Sociology in Modules 2025 Evergreen Release By Richard Schaefer
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The Sociology in Modules: 2025 Evergreen Release by Richard T. Schaefer is structured into a modular format that breaks traditional chapters down into flexible, manageable sub-topics. According to the official McGraw-Hill table of contents, the text covers 18 core topics across the foundations of sociology, social inequality, and major institutions:
🏛️ Foundations of Sociology
- Understanding Sociology – Core theoretical perspectives (Functionalist, Conflict, Interactionist) and building the sociological imagination.
- Sociological Research – Scientific methods, data collection, and research ethics.
- Culture – Cultural universals, norms, values, and global variation.
- Socialization and the Life Course – How individuals develop identity and social roles across their lifespan.
- Social Interaction, Groups, and Social Structure – Micro- and macro-level structures shaping daily interactions.
- Mass Media and Social Media – The role of digital and traditional media in modern social life.
- Deviance, Crime, and Social Control – Social norms, conformity, mechanisms of control, and criminal justice.
⚖️ Social Inequality & Stratification
- Stratification and Social Mobility in the United States – Social class division, wealth accumulation, and movement within social tiers.
- Global Inequality – Economic divides, colonization, and wealth disparities between nations.
- Racial and Ethnic Inequality – Prejudice, discrimination, systemic racism, and minority group dynamics.
- Stratification by Gender and Sexuality – Gender roles, institutional sexism, and the social construction of sexuality.
- Stratification by Age – Ageism and social challenges facing different age groups.
🏢 Social Institutions & Global Dynamics
- The Family and Household Diversity – Marriage structures, kinship, and changing household demographics.
- Education – The functional and conflict roles of educational systems.
- Religion – Religious behavior, organizations, and global belief systems.
- Government and the Economy – Power dynamics, political systems, and economic structures.
- Health, Population, and the Environment – Healthcare systems, demographics, urbanization, and environmental justice.
- Social Change in the Global Community – Technology, social movements, and globalization.
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