Chapter 5: How Sociologists Do Research
"What is a valid sociological topic? Sociologists do research on just about every area of human behavior. On the macro level,
they study such broad matters as race relations (Korgen 2010), the military (Caforio 2006), and the global economic crisis (Guthrie and Slocum 2010). On the micro level, they study such individualistic matters as pelvic examinations (Henslin and Biggs 1971/2014), how people interact on street corners (W. H. Whyte 1989; W. F. Whyte 2001), and even shyness
(Scott 2006). In fact, no human behavior is ineligible for sociological scrutiny—whether that behavior is routine or unusual, respectable or repulsive, pleasing or disgusting."
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they study such broad matters as race relations (Korgen 2010), the military (Caforio 2006), and the global economic crisis (Guthrie and Slocum 2010). On the micro level, they study such individualistic matters as pelvic examinations (Henslin and Biggs 1971/2014), how people interact on street corners (W. H. Whyte 1989; W. F. Whyte 2001), and even shyness
(Scott 2006). In fact, no human behavior is ineligible for sociological scrutiny—whether that behavior is routine or unusual, respectable or repulsive, pleasing or disgusting."
Click here for Ch. 5 slides.
Click here for "The Single Story" lesson slides.
Click here for the study guide (chapters 4-5).