Sociology 101 - How Social Forces Shape Our Lives (Unabridged)

Across the nation, Americans are undergoing an intense period of self-examination. How are our identities and behaviors shaped by the groups to which we belong? How can we reach past our own biases to better understand others? The study of sociology can help us answer these questions, making us better citizens in the process. <br/> In 21 engrossing lectures, sociology professor Alicia Simmons (Ph.D., Stanford), shows you how to use scientific theories and methods to understand the social world. Later, you&apos;ll learn how culture, socialization, social structures, patterns of interaction, and consequences of social deviance inform our decisions and actions. <br/> You&apo…