"We don't have to look far to see the effects of society on our lives. A "thank you" when a stranger holds the door, the clothes we chose for a job interview, the neighborhoods we see as desirable places to live: all of these actions and beliefs are a function of social norms and...

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Weitere Verfasser:	Lindholm, Marika (HerausgeberIn), Wood, Elizabeth Anne (HerausgeberIn)
Format:	Buch
Sprache:	English
Veröffentlicht:	Chicago ; London The University of Chicago Press 2024
Schlagworte:	Soziale Gerechtigkeit Kulturelle Entwicklung Soziokultureller Wandel Soziale Probleme Sociology Social change Social justice Social problems Social structure SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / General SOCIAL SCIENCE / Essays Aufsatzsammlung
Zusammenfassung:	"We don't have to look far to see the effects of society on our lives. A "thank you" when a stranger holds the door, the clothes we chose for a job interview, the neighborhoods we see as desirable places to live: all of these actions and beliefs are a function of social norms and structures at play in our lives. While sociologists identify and explain the complex ways society affects our lives in myriad scholarly works, these effects are, at the end of the day, deeply personal. This edited volume starts with the personal, introducing readers to major sociological concepts through conversational narratives written by professional sociologists. These experts show how sociological concepts explain some of the structural factors behind the most intimate and important elements of their lives, all while sharing their love of the discipline and the ways it has influenced their self-understanding. The essayists all indicate that sociological insight can be emotionally liberating and give us the tools to change the world around us. Touching on topics including race, gender, class, education, and religion, the contributors describe how sociology illuminates the meaning of daily activities like caring for their hair and life-changing moments like losing a parent alike. These diverse stories all make sociology come alive, a welcome complement to sociology textbooks that explain terms without necessarily showing their real-life applications. Equipped with definitions to help readers understand sociological vocabulary, discussion questions to spur more thinking, and references to take readers to the source, the book will be useful to instructors and a welcome opportunity for scholars to learn more about their heroes and their peers." "This heartfelt collection is a testament to sociology's power to heal people and transform societies. The world is a tough place right now. Climate change, income inequality, racist violence, and the erosion of democracy have exposed the vulnerability of our individual and collective futures. But as the sociologists gathered here by Marika Lindholm and Elizabeth Wood show, no matter how helpless we might feel, it's vital that we discover new paths toward healing and change. The short, accessible, emotionally and intellectually powerful essays in Between Us offer a transformative new way to think about sociology and its ability to fuel personal and social change. These forty-five essays reflect a diverse range of experiences. Whether taking an adult son with autism grocery shopping or fighting fires in Barcelona, contending with sexism at the beach or facing racism at a fertility clinic, celebrating one's immigrant heritage, or acknowledging one's KKK ancestors, this book shows students that sociology is deeply rooted in everyday life and can be used to help us process and understand it. A perfect introduction to the discipline and why it matters, Between Us will resonate with students from all backgrounds as they embark on their academic journey. "
Beschreibung:	327 Seiten 24 cm
ISBN:	9780226833873 9780226827117