Sociology Concepts by Kaitlyn Alfred

Chapter 1: Photo 2- Symbolic Interactionism

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This photo shows symbolic interactionism. It focuses on how people use symbols like language or gestures to communicate and create shared meanings. The stickers and messages are symbols that allow people to express their feelings and ideas other than just words.

Chapter 2: Culture

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The food in this picture is apart of my family’s traditions and shows how tangible items can reflect shared values and customs.

Chapter 2: Photo 2- Norm Violation

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Wearing pajamas in public to a store is unusual and people might get funny looks, but it isn’t morally wrong, it’s just socially odd.

Chapter 3: Socialization

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Teaching my nephew how to make a snowball helps with skills and helping him be able to grow knowledge.

Chapter 3: Picture 2- Media

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This picture shows me scrolling on a media app. Social media, TV, and other forms of media influence how people see the world and even sets trends. Media plays a major role in the way attitudes and behaviors shape today.

Chapter 5: Social Structure & Groups

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This picture shows my friend group doing a rainbow picnic. The group is small, but our relationship is very strong. Having friends that are genuine helps with support, love and companionship.

Chapter 5: Photos 2- Secondary Group

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This photo shows my school football team practicing in which is a secondary group that is large and more goal focused. With this type of relationships, it is more formal and they work together for a specific goal.

Chapter 1: Sociological Perspective - Sociological Imagination

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This photo shows my mom going through an old yearbook, in which represents the sociological imagination, and this would be the ability to connect personal experiences to social forces. Looking at old yearbook photos can show changes in society and just you as a person in general.