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Sociology 103 Tutorial

Sociology 103 Tutorial. Monday July 9 th , 2012 Section 1 & 2. TA contact info. My email – joshcurtis.utoronto@gmail.com Office – Sociology building 725 Spadina (second floor) Web site - http:// joshcurtispolisoc.com /. Readings. Starting Points – Chapter 2 ‘Material Settings’

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Sociology 103 Tutorial

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  1. Sociology 103 Tutorial Monday July 9th, 2012 Section 1 & 2

  2. TA contact info My email – joshcurtis.utoronto@gmail.com Office – Sociology building 725 Spadina (second floor) Web site - http://joshcurtispolisoc.com/

  3. Readings Starting Points – Chapter 2 ‘Material Settings’ Readings in Sociology – Section 15 10% total of your grade is based on tutorials. 2% per class (max of 4), 2% for a short assignment.

  4. Format Attendance @ 10-15 past the hour If you are not able to arrive at this time you will not be given credit for the tutorial General Questions (open discussion) Key Terms Group Discussion

  5. Open Discussion Questions about lecture material? Text material?

  6. Important Terms: Ch 2. Demography Population composition Population pyramid Cohort Human capital Megacity Bedroom city

  7. Chapter 2: SP Demography – The study of human populations, their growth and decline through births, deaths and migration. Read pg. 42 to understand why demography is important Population composition – the make up of different social types in a society. Population Pyramid – graphic depiction of some of the population composition – namely age/sex. Cohort - A set of people with a common origin or starting point – i.e., birth cohort (same year, or set period).

  8. Common Theories in this Chapter Functionalism Society as a set of interconnected elements that operate together in equilibrium Social institutions – families, economy, government, etc.– all make contributions to the functioning of society as a whole. Institutions perform both manifest and latent functions. Social problem occur when institutions are unable to perform their functions. Conflict Theory Divisions between ‘haves’ and ‘have-nots’ Disagree with the assumption of consensus in values among all members of society. It’s about unequal distribution of power and resources. Views society as a collection of disparate groups struggling over a limited supply of resources and power.

  9. Chapter 2 continued ThomasMalthus – the earth would eventually become ‘overpopulated’. The idea of: ‘positive checks’ (death, war, famine) and ‘preventative checks’ (limiting #’s of births). Functionalist approach– ‘preventative checks’ reflect the maintenance of equilibrium;the dangers associated with losing equilibrium are positive checks. Critical approach – deny that social equilibrium is attainable. The upper classes take action that benefit themselves. The problems poor countries face are a result of unequal distribution of wealth.

  10. Group Question The beginning of this chapter is about a rising global population, scarce resources, and inequality. You are presented with two perspectives: one functionalist argument, and the other a more ‘critical’ or ‘conflict’ approach. Which do you believe is most relevant and why?

  11. Readings in Sociology Suggestion: These readings are short and heavily edited to fit this volume. Take some extra time and search key terms that might not be fully developed or explained. Summarize at the outset the goals of the paper? If it’s goals are theoretical, understand how it is relevant to the course. If it’s goals are empirical, summarize the results. Always link back to the substantive sections of the main text. E.g. Chapter 15: Applies Merton’s theory of anomie to policing, arguing that cultural definitions of success and the opportunity structure are different. Specifically, police deviance can be understood as a function of an anomic social structure that is disproportionate to the reality of police work. Deviant behaviour coincides with Merton’s 4 classifications: a) innovation; b) retreatism; c) rebellion; d) ritualism

  12. Readings in Sociology Important ideas in this chapter: Anomie Normlessness, or conditions in which social norms are weak and different values are in conflict with one another Deviance No behaviour is inherantly right or wrong: they become wrong, deviant, or criminal only when someone in power attaches a moral label to them. Robert Merton Key figure in the development of Structural Functionalism. Developed concepts such as ‘latent’ and ‘manifest’ functions, ‘anomie’, society as a system of interrelated parts.

  13. Readings in Sociology Also important: The opportunity structure varies as a function of three overlapping phenomenon: Economics and organization Institutional support Public Assistance As a result, the authors argue that various forms of police deviance are probabilistic outcomes of these structural conditions

  14. Think Critically Do you find anything ‘wrong’ with the arguments being made by these authors?

  15. Group Question Police deviance is explained by Merton’s 4 classifications: 1) Innovations 2) Retreatism 3) Rebellion 4) Ritualism In groups, discuss 1 of these classifications and explain how the authors apply it to examples of police deviance.

  16. Contact Info Joshcurtis.utoronto@gmail.com

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