Explore social construction theory with real examples of time, language, and gender roles, and the interplay that exists amongst them
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Category: Core Concepts
Understanding Urban Sociology and Community Dynamics
Urban sociology examines these intricate relationships between people and their city environments. When sociologists study urban spaces, they are not just looking at buildings and streets. They are exploring how
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How Race Shapes Health Outcomes: The Hidden Social Factors You Need to Know.
Working in public health, I used to think racial health disparities were just about genetics. After all, if Black Americans have higher rates of hypertension and diabetes, or Native communities
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The Power of Socialization: How It Shapes Our Lives
From the moment we take our first breath, we embark on a lifelong journey of socialization. It is through socialization that we learn the intricate customs, norms, and values that
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What is sociology?
Sociology is a discipline that seeks to understand the social world in all its complexity. It is a field of study that has been shaped by the great thinkers of
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