PSS100 Introduction to Sociology

PSS100 Introduction to Sociology

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This unit introduces students to key concepts and debates in sociology and explores contemporary issues in Australian society. We explore social identities, social inequalities and social transformations, and examine a range of substantive areas which may include youth culture, consumption, media, p…

Craig McIntosh


    • Sep 24, 2013 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 31m AVG DURATION
    • 15 EPISODES


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    Week 12.3 - Contemporary sociological theories and theorists (PSS100 Introduction to Sociology)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2013 28:14


    The ways sociology uses to explain and understand the contemporary, intellectual influences that shape meanings in society.

    Week 12.2 - Contemporary sociological theories and theorists (PSS100 Introduction to Sociology)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2013 31:08


    The ways sociology uses to explain and understand the contemporary, intellectual influences that shape meanings in society.

    Week 12.1 - Contemporary sociological theories and theorists (PSS100 Introduction to Sociology)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2013 30:44


    The ways sociology uses to explain and understand the historical, intellectual influences that shape meanings in society.

    Week 11 - The sociology of health care (PSS100 Introduction to Sociology)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2013 35:46


    How sociology sees the way in which the health system works in multiple contexts.

    Week 10 - Social movements (PSS100 Introduction to Sociology)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2013 29:29


    The influence of groupings of people who come together for a common purpose.

    Week 09 - The sociology of politics (PSS100 Introduction to Sociology)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2013 45:30


    How sociology sees the way in which the governance is created and maintained.

    Week 08 - Marriage family and intimate relationships (PSS100 Introduction to Sociology)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2013 23:38


    How sociology sees the way in which the families and relationships are historically and socially constructed.

    Week 07 - Education (PSS100 Introduction to Sociology)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2013 29:11


    How sociology sees the way in which the education system functions in society.

    Week 06 - Gender (PSS100 Introduction to Sociology)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2013 17:00


    Divisions based on the perceptions of difference between men and women.

    Week 05 - Race racism and ethnicity (PSS100 Introduction to Sociology)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2013 17:41


    Divisions of society based on familial origins.

    Week 04 - Class (PSS100 Introduction to Sociology)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2013 27:52


    Social hierarchies.

    Week 03 - Culture and socialisation (PSS100 Introduction to Sociology)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2013 50:11


    How families, institutions and sub-cultures shape our identity.

    Week 02 - Social structures-social interaction (PSS100 Introduction to Sociology)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2013 45:16


    The institutions of society and how individuals integrate.

    Week 01 - The sociological gaze /perspective /imagination (PSS100 Introduction to Sociology)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2013 33:15


    PSS100 Week 1 explores how sociology sees the world.

    Introduction (PSS100 Introduction to Sociology)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2013 34:22


    This introductory lecture gives an overview of what to expect in the unit PSS100 Introduction to Sociology.

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