Sociology is a subject that affects us all as it is a study of us as individuals and the society we live in. It tackles issues that form the core of our lives, such as the family, education and employment. Finding out more about sociology can help us understand the social forces that constrain our lives and empowers us to take control over what happens to us.
'Teach Yourself Sociology' provides a comprehensive introduction to the principal areas of sociology, from the theories that underpin sociological study to the key issues that face us all in the twentieth century. It explores:
- theories and methods of sociology
- social divisions, including social class, gender, race, age and disability
- the changing nature of the family
- the media and its influence
- power and politics
- crime and deviance
- work, unemployment and leisure
- the education system
- the welfare state, including poverty and health
