Padlet 1 by Jesus Charre Flores

Chapter 2 : Sociological Research

jcharreflores — 2025-02-01 06:51:12 UTC

Henslin, "Doing Sociological Research" Sociologists use scientific methods to study human behavior.
Pager, "Would you Hire an Ex-Convict?" : The study explains how having a criminal record affects job opportunities, showing discrimination against former convicts.

Chapter 5: Sociaization & Social Constructions of Reality

jcharreflores — 2025-02-01 06:56:29 UTC

Goffman, "The Presentation of the Self in Everday Life" People present themselves differently depending on the social setting.
Thompson, "Handling the Stigma of Handling the Dead": Funeral workers manage to frame their work as essential and dignified.

Chapter 6: Groups and Organizations

jcharreflores — 2025-02-01 06:58:34 UTC

Meyer, "If Hitler Asked you..." This study explores obedience to authority, showing how people follow orders even when they go against personal morals.

Chapter 4.1: Types of Societies & Chapter 18: Work and Economy

jcharreflores — 2025-02-01 07:01:41 UTC

Ehrenreich, "Nicheled and Dimed". Low-wage workers struggle to survive despite working full-time, revealing flaws in the U.S. economy.
Leidner, "Over the counter at McDonalds". Fast food jobs are highly scripted, limiting workers to any creativity.
Wishard, "Caught Between the Ages". Older workers face challenges adapting to retirement expectations.

Minimum Wage Discussion

jcharreflores — 2025-02-01 07:04:18 UTC

The federal minimum wage is $7.25, but many argue it should be higher to support a living wave. Some push for $15 or more to meet basic needs.