Race, Ethnicity and Family: Minority Families Finding Strength
While there are some social and cultural forces that work against minority families in the United States, many of these same families often find strength in other aspects of American culture.
Connections: Sociologists at Work
Much of sociology involves analyzing the limits and constraints society imposes on individuals. But the notion that change is possible and that problems can be solved is a critical aspect of sociology as well. Frequently the questions raised and res...
Family History: Immigrant Experience in America
As the young, newly formed United States of America began to experience growth spurts, the steady influx of immigrants likewise accelerated. The experiences of U.S. immigrants have been varied, often along racial and ethnic lines. The role of the ...
Truth Be Told: Qualitative vs. Quantitative Research
There are two broad categories of research in the field of sociology: qualitative and quantitative. The researcher using qualitative techniques is present in the environment he or she is studying. This is not required with quantitative techniques, w...
Truth Be Told: Objectivity: Fact or Fiction
The question of whether or not objectivity is possible or even desirable in sociological research is often the subject of fierce debate.
Connections: Living in Society
Sociology is the science of human society. C. Wright Mills originated the concept of "the sociological imagination" to express the notion that all individuals are part of something bigger than themselves known as society. The experience of living in...