Introduction to Sociology

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Argot is discussed in the Sullivan textbook on p. 46-47.

Today’s film clip on the subculture of deaf culture was from the documentary Sound and Fury. The full length film is available in the IC library. The specific clips we watched are not available online. Below, however, is another clip in which the family engages in an intense debate over the value of deaf culture.

One historical example of a counterculture is the Black Panther Party for Self Defense.  Here’s the footage of Bobby Seale explaining the 10-point program.

The other counterculture example I used was the Evangelical movement portrayed in the film Jesus Camp. This film is also available in the IC library. The clips we watched in class are also available online (although the clips below are quite a bit longer than what we viewed in class).

Clip 1 – at camp

Clip 2 – visit to the capital

In class today we watched the film Daughter from Danang. The film is available in the library or can be watched online:

Good examples of enforcing “folkways”

Real Housewives of Orange County (talking on the phone at the table) – begins at 26:30

And What Not To Wear

And “taboo” from the National Geographic tv show

A good example of enforcing “folkways” – What Not To Wear

And “taboo” from the National Geographic tv show

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