Karl Spitzweg, "The Bookworm,"
Introduction to Sociology
Professor Larry Stern
Reading Assignments, Lecture Notes & Web Sites
Unit 5: The Socialization Process: The Influence of Social Groups and the Mass Media
***PowerPoint Presentation: Socialization
Readings:
Macionis, Society: The Basics, chapter 3 ("Socialization: From Infancy to Old Age") and the first section of chapter 6 ("Groups and Organizations") that focuses upon "Social Groups." This is found on pages 156 - 164 in the 15th edition of the Macionis text.
Lisa Hix, "Selling Shame: 40 Outrageous Vintage Ads Any Woman Would Find Offensive" — Collectors Weekly, January 10, 2014
Lisa Hix, Bizarro Beauty Products, from 1889 to Now — Collectors Weekly, July 20, 2014
Interview with Jill Lepore, "The Man Behind Wonder Woman Was Inspired By Both Suffragists And Centerfolds," Fresh Air on National Public Radio
Steven Vallas, “Children’s Books and Segregation in the Workplace”
Lisa Wade, “TV vs. The Movies: Which Does Better By Women?"
Videos to View:
Jean Kilbourne, "Killing Us Softly 4" (5 minute trailer to film)
"Ethnic Notions"
Visit the following Web Site:
Virtual Jim Crow Museum of Racist Memorabilia
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