Differential Association

After learning about Edwin Sutherland's differential association in class, do you think it is true? If so, would you ever make your own list to see if you are or are not a deviant person?

Virtues of Ben Franklin

How important are virtues in American Society today?
Would Ben Franklin's ideals hold up in the 21st Century?

Perspective...

After viewing the map in class, and coming to the group determination that the map IS in FACT an accurate representation of the world, why do so many people insist on calling the map "upside down"?

Sociological Perspectives

After having discussed and learned about the three Sociological Theories/Perspectives: Conflict, Interactionist, and Functionalist - which one do you think is the best way to understand a society?

Sociological Imagination

Why does the case study of the "Nacirema" become so obvious after we have discussed it as a class? Why do 90% of the people who read the case study for the first time miss the meaning? What does that say about the importance of developing an active sociological imagination?

Gender Roles

After reading The Good Wife's Guide from 1955, do you think any of the suggestions still hold true in the 21st century for women? Is that a bad thing or a good one? Explain...

CRASH

After viewing CRASH do you think it is an accurate representation of race in the United States today? Why or why not - explain...