September 8, 2006
Sociology: Discussed three theories associated with this notion of Sociological Imagination [or social "empathy"]. Namely, Functionalism, Conflict Theory, and Interactionsim...I tried to get the students to think about looking at sociological phenomena from different frame of references or perspectives. I asked the group to observe the day's scheduled Pep-Fest using one of the three theories. Chapter 1 of the text has been assigned. Next week: The nuts and bolts of Chapter One...