Sociology

Social Class

Social class — based on wealth, education, occupation — shapes life chances. Understanding class is core to sociology.

Counting Society: How Sociologists Turn Numbers Into Insight

Discover Quantitative Methods as a core part of Sociology. This lesson explains what it means, walks through a real example, introduces key terms, and includes three hands-on activities to help you understand and apply the idea.

Gender Roles

Gender is shaped by culture in addition to biology. What men/women "naturally" do varies hugely by society and time.

Globalization: How a Sneaker Connects Six Countries

Discover Globalization Theory as a core part of Sociology. This lesson explains what it means, walks through a real example, introduces key terms, and includes three hands-on activities to help you understand and apply the idea.

Network Society

Discover Network Society as a core part of Sociology. This lesson explains what it means, walks through a real example, introduces key terms, and includes three hands-on activities to help you understand and apply the idea.

How Sociologists Study Society: Surveys, Interviews, and Observation

Discover Research Methods as a core part of Sociology. This lesson explains what it means, walks through a real example, introduces key terms, and includes three hands-on activities to help you understand and apply the idea.

Durkheim and Functionalism

Discover Durkheim and Functionalism as a core part of Sociology. This lesson explains what it means, walks through a real example, introduces key terms, and includes three hands-on activities to help you understand and apply the idea.

Qualitative Interviews: Asking Questions That Reveal Real Stories

Discover Qualitative Interviews as a core part of Sociology. This lesson explains what it means, walks through a real example, introduces key terms, and includes three hands-on activities to help you understand and apply the idea.