Welcome To Our BSS ClassThis is a College Course and your

work will be rigorous yet interesting

Syllabus

Textbook

Readings

Presentations

Assignments

Terms

On the Big Paper

• With your group

• Define Sociology

• Brainstorm everything that encompasses

Sociology

Sociology

• Your ideas

Sociology

Definition - The systematic study of human society and social interaction.

A society is a large social grouping that shares the same geographical territory and is subject to the same political

authority and dominant cultural expectations.

Sociological Imagination• The ability to see

the relationship between individual experiences and the larger society.

Private v. Public Issues

Stereotypes

How do we explain Life’s Issues?

Gender Roles

Data

Respect Cultural Differences

How does the Media Affect Our Society?

Theory

Homework One• Bring in any type of advertisement that

reflects American culture.• Write a one page essay : Double spaced

With a critical sociological lens : How does this ad portray America Society?

Discuss women, gender roles, marketing, reasons for the ad, capitalism, point of view, whose being targeted, male perception,

Your analysis : Is this a TRUE perception of American lifestyle?