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What Is Sociology? An Introduction – Online Course

Examine perspectives on society and the cultural issues facing society Apply sociological theory to researching social groups Discover the fascinating field of sociology How can society be analysed And what are some of the contemporary cultural issues in society Get answers to these questions and more with this introduction to sociology course On the course youll learn about the basics of sociology and discover sociological theories Youll explore topics including class social inequality globalisation and the media You will also learn how to do your own sociological research and present your findings What is sociology What is sociological theory and why is it important Sex and gender Identify the difference between sex and gender and the terms binary and spectrum Explore the dominant narratives of femininity and masculinity Produce a glossary of sociological terms Investigate your own assumptions about popular culture

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