Introduction to Sociology

Survey shows gap between scientists and the public – http://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/10/science/10survey.html?scp=7&sq=survey&st=cse

Survey depicts Latinos as divided – http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/11/us/11pew.html?scp=10&sq=survey&st=cse

Assignment 1 has been posted. It is available under the Syllabus and Assignment link on the right side of this webpage.  On the same page I have also provided a document that offers writing tips.  I recommend you read this document before submitting your assignment.

Due – Friday, Feb 12

To complete the syllabus contract, go to our class Blackboard site – http://courses.ithaca.edu

-You must complete contract before 2/1 at 11 AM to receive credit

-You will receive 1 participation for completing all questions correctly

Our final exam is scheduled for Monday, May 10 at 7:30 AM.  The exam will be held in our normal classroom.

•Contexts, Ch 18 – Abrahamson – Findlay

•Contexts, Ch 34 – Fiscella – Moore

•Contexts Ch 62 – Nemeth – Zagarino

1. What was the researcher’s question?

2. How did they try to find the answer?

3. What do you learn about sociology from this article

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The pressure to be a “real man” has social costs:
-Men are 2X more likely to die from accidents
-85% of murderers are male
-90% of assualts are committed by males
-Men are 3X more likely to be the victims of assualt
-1 in 4 men will use violence against his partner
-99.8% of rapists in prison are male
-Men are at higher risk of  road rage, binge drinking, and drunk driving

The Wal-Mart case
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/business/july-dec04/walmart_7-5.html#