The Real World notes

Introduction to Sociology at McHenry County College taught by Mike Reagan. These notes cover the topic of education. Specifically, the history of education and education through the lenses of functionalism, conflict theory, and symbolic interaction. 1 1/2 pages long. Notes taken April 17th, 2023.

Introduction to Sociology at McHenry County College taught by Mike Reagan. These notes cover the topic of religion. Specifically, why it exists, religion through functionalism and conflict theory perspectives, transformation of religion, and protestant work ethic. 1 page long. Notes taken April 19th, 2023.

Introduction to Sociology at McHenry County College taught by Mike Reagan. These notes cover the topic of marriage and families. Specifically, sociologists' perspectives of marriage, western perspective on marriage, diversity in marriage, and definitions of family. 2 pages long. Notes taken April 26th, 2023.

Introduction to Sociology at McHenry County College taught by Mike Reagan. These notes cover the topic of academic sociology. Specifically, the works of Auguste Comte, Emile Durkheim, Karl Marx, and other founding sociologists. 1 1/2 pages long. Notes taken January 30th, 2023.

Introduction to Sociology at McHenry County College taught by Mike Reagan. These notes cover the topic of the sociological imagination. Specifically, what it is and its benefits. 1 1/2 pages long. Notes taken January 25th, 2023.

Introduction to Sociology at McHenry County College taught by Mike Reagan. These notes cover the topic of symbolic interaction. Specifically, statuses and roles, the looking glass self, the role taking process, and the "I" and "me". 2 pages long. Notes taken February 22nd, 2023.

Introduction to Sociology at McHenry County College taught by Mike Reagan. These notes cover the topic of culture through the lenses of different sociological theories/paradigms. Specifically, functionalism, conflict theory, symbolic interaction, along with ethnocentrism and cultural relativism. 2 pages long. Notes taken February 15th, 2023.

Introduction to Sociology at McHenry County College taught by Mike Reagan. These notes cover the topic of social class. Specifically, The Communist Manifesto, Max Weber's life chances, socioeconomic status indicators, and social class through different sociological perspectives. 1 1/2 pages long. Notes taken March 20th, 2023.

Introduction to Sociology at McHenry County College taught by Mike Reagan. These notes cover the topic of gender and sexuality. Specifically, the definitions gender and sexuality identities, the gender binary, and gender stratification. 1 1/2 pages long. Notes taken April 5th, 2023.