Sociology in Everyday Life: An Equity Lens
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Jennifer Puentes, Eastern Oregon University
Matthew Gougherty, Eastern Oregon University
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ISBN 13: 9781636354002
Publisher: Open Oregon Educational Resources
Language: English
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Table of Contents
- Message to Students
- How to Navigate This Book Online
- How to Read This Book Offline
- About This Book
- Chapter 1: Introduction to Sociology
- Chapter 2: The History of Sociology and Social Theory
- Chapter 3: Sociological Research Methods: Studying Social Life
- Chapter 4: Socialization and Interaction
- Chapter 5: Groups, Networks, and Organizations
- Chapter 6: Sociology of Culture
- Chapter 7: Deviance, Crime, and Social Control
- Chapter 8: Social Stratification and Class
- Chapter 9: Gender: Identities, Interactions, and Institutions
- Chapter 10: Sexuality
- Chapter 11: Race and Ethnicity
- Glossary
- Attributions and References for Glossary Terms
- Image Descriptions
- Transcripts
- Acknowledgments
- About the Authors
- Publisher’s Message to Instructors
- Instructor Resources
- Manuscript Development Process
- License Statement
- Additional Resources
About the Book
This openly licensed text uses a multi-level, intersectional feminist approach to frame our understanding of contemporary sociology in the United States. The text introduces a variety of concepts and theories that are helpful in understanding the social world in which we live. It asks and answers the questions “What is sociology?” “How do groups, networks, and social interactions shape our reality?” and “How do identities and social structures shape our opportunities?” Original content is licensed under CC BY 4.0, except as otherwise noted.
About the Contributors
Authors
Jennifer Puentes, Associate Professor of Sociology at Eastern Oregon University, received Ph.D. and M.A. degrees from Indiana University-Bloomington. Dr. Puentes has been teaching since 2008. The classes she teaches include general sociology, gender and power, theory, research methods, inequality and diversity, social psychology, sociology of food, and families. She enjoys finding ways to highlight students’ voices in her classrooms. Her research examines the production of gender, social inequalities, and culture within the context of higher education. Dr. Puentes’ current research explores how gender, class, student peer culture, and the organization of culinary arts programs shape students’ educational experiences and understandings of the culinary field. She has additional interests in the relationship between the intersections of race, class, and gender with culture.
Matt Gougherty is an Assistant Professor at Eastern Oregon University. He completed his doctorate in sociology from Indiana University in 2016, his master’s in sociology from Indiana University, and his bachelor’s in sociology and political science from the University of Michigan-Dearborn. He has previously taught at Whitman College, Yakima Valley College, and Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis. His research focuses on how masters of public affairs (MPA) students understand and construct professionalism. He is interested in the sociology of culture, race/class/gender, social theory, and organizations.