Exploring sociology : a Canadian perspective
Bruce Ravelli (Author), Michelle Webber (Author)
"Sociology explores the dynamic connections among individuals, groups, and the larger social world in which we all live. We are all connected to each other in diverse and fascinating ways. Through lectures and by reading this textbook, you will learn how social factors such as income level, gender, and minority status influence who we are and the people we become. You will discover that while it is easy and comfortable to be around people who share similar interests, there is tremendous value in engaging with those who are different from you. For a sociologist, human diversity is inspiring, humbling, fascinating, and challenging. We are diverse because we are female or male, of Asian or Indigenous descent, from wealthy or poor families, young or old, gay, lesbian, heterosexual, trans, genderqueer, or genderfluid. We are in gangs or church choirs, we are mothers, and we are addicts—all our stories combine to create a rich social fabric that at times holds us together and at other times tears us apart. Every day we navigate our way through this tapestry that can make us feel lonely or loved, admired or despised. Sociology explores all these realities, and our goal in writing this text is to encourage you to begin your own exploration of this exciting and important field."-- Provided by publisher
Print Book, English, 2020
Pearson, Toronto, 2020