- agent of socialization - (noun) The significant individuals, groups, or institutions that influence our sense of self and the behaviors, norms, and values that help us function in society.
- Writing Guide - Writing resources for students.
- Interesting Links - List of useful links on a variety of topics.
- Teaching and Learning Sociology Resources - Learning and teaching resources to help sociology teachers.
- Biases, Fallacies, & Critical Thinking Information Resources - Resources to understand biases, fallacies, and to improve critical thinking skills.
- manifest function - (noun) The anticipated and intended goals of an action or social structure; the reason something is done.
- World-systems Theory Resources - Definitions, books, journals, and helpful links to help understand world-systems.
- Medical Sociology Resources - Definitions, books, journals, and helpful links to help understand medical sociology.
- Crime and Law Resources - Definitions, books, journals, and helpful links to help understand crime and law.
- Terrorism Resources - Definitions, books, journals, and helpful links to help understand terrorism.
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