Real-Life Sociology: A Canadian Approach

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Balancing theory and real-world examples to bring sociology to life. Real-Life Sociology integrates a theoretical approach with readable and relatable examples, providing an engaging and thought-provoking introduction to the core concepts and issues in Canadian sociology today. Keeping pace with our complex and changing society, this text tackles pertinent topics such as social media movements, climate change, precarious job markets, global pandemics, and transgender rights to help today's students make sense of the world around them. Cover Page Title page Copyright page Preface Acknowledgments Publishers Preface What Makes This a One-of-a-Kind Textbook Oxford Digital Product Descriptions 1 Thinking Like a Sociologist Introduction The Sociological Imagination and Sociologys Beginnings Foundational Concepts of Sociology Ways of Looking at Sociology Skills Gained from Studying Sociology Chapter Summary Chapter Review List of Key Terms 2 Research Methods Introduction Defining Research Methods The Process of Research Theoretical Approaches to Research Methods Methods of Social Research The Ethics of Conducting Research 3 Culture Introduction What Counts as Culture? Cultural Universals and Cultural Relativism Theoretical Approaches to Culture Culture and Language Patterns of Cultural Variation The Culture of Science 4 Socialization Introduction Socialization Agents of Socialization Theoretical Approaches to Socialization The Self, Identity, and Social Roles 5 Deviance and Crime Introduction Varieties of Deviant Behaviour Theoretical Approaches to Deviance Crime: A Special Case of Deviance 6 Class and Inequality Introduction Class Inequality and Social Stratification Theoretical Approaches to Class and Inequality Social Mobility Poverty Social Determinants of Health Promoting Social and Economic Inclusion 7 Gender Introduction Defining Sex and Gender Gendering and Transgendering Theoretical Approaches to Gender Inequality Gender at Home, at Work, and at School Gender-Based Violence 8 Ethnic and Racialized Groups Introduction Racialization and Ethnicity Theoretical Approaches to Racialization Diasporas Racialization Practices 9 Global Inequality Introduction Globalization Defining and Measuring Global Inequality Theoretical Approaches to Global Inequality The Role of the State The Role of Migration in Global Inequality The Antiglobalization Movement 10 Families Introduction Theoretical Approaches to the Family Changes to Families in the Twenty-First Century 11 Going to School Introduction Theoretical Perspectives on Education The Academic Revolution Educational Trends and Inequalities New Forms of Education 12 Work Introduction Industrial Society Theoretical Approaches to Work The Organization of Work in Canada Today Chapter Summary 13 Religion Introduction Defining Religion Theoretical Approaches to Religion Trends in Religious Belief Religion in Political Life New Religious Movements Religion in Canada Today 14 Mass and New Media Introduction New Media Theoretical Approaches to the Study of Mass Media and New Media Consumer Culture Media Ownership Public Sphere Globalization and the Media 15 Populations and the Environment Introduction World Population Theoretical Approaches to Population Urbanization The Natural Environment Theoretical Approaches to the Environment The Role of Science Green Consumerism 16 Social Movements Introduction What Are Social Movements? Origins and Historical Background of Social Movements Types of Social Movements and Tactics Controversial Movement Strategies Theoretical Approaches to Social Movements Processes of Social Movements Glossary References Index List of Illustrations List of Tables