In Listening to People (Chapter “Before You Begin”), Lareau…
In Listening to People (Chapter “Before You Begin”), Lareau argues that a researcher must make key decisions like who will be studied, where, and for how long and how many. Dr. Cambrice refers to this a researcher’s recipe. Lareau and Cambrice are both describing
Read DetailsEarly in this course, we studied foundational sociological t…
Early in this course, we studied foundational sociological thinkers and theories. This scholar is known for his analysis of class; in fact, he argued that in capitalist societies, the fundamental conflict is between the bourgeoisie (who own the means of production) and the proletariat (who must sell their labor).
Read DetailsEarly in the semester, we learned about key sociological fou…
Early in the semester, we learned about key sociological founders and theories. This scholar is known for his work on race; in fact, he believed that “the problem of the twentieth century is the problem of the color line”, meaning that racial divisions would be a central social issue.
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