PSS100 Introduction to Sociology
15 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 10 years ago -This unit introduces students to key concepts and debates in sociology and explores contemporary issues in Australian society. We explore social identities, social inequalities and social transformations, and examine a range of substantive areas which may include youth culture, consumption, media, popular culture, health and illness, social movements, globalisation and sustainability. This collection is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Australia License.
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Week 12.3 - Contemporary sociological theories and theorists (PSS100 Introduction to Sociology)
September 24, 2013 14:00 - 28 minutes - 128 MB VideoThe ways sociology uses to explain and understand the contemporary, intellectual influences that shape meanings in society.
Week 12.2 - Contemporary sociological theories and theorists (PSS100 Introduction to Sociology)
September 23, 2013 14:00 - 31 minutes - 139 MB VideoThe ways sociology uses to explain and understand the contemporary, intellectual influences that shape meanings in society.
Week 12.1 - Contemporary sociological theories and theorists (PSS100 Introduction to Sociology)
September 22, 2013 14:00 - 30 minutes - 142 MB VideoThe ways sociology uses to explain and understand the historical, intellectual influences that shape meanings in society.
Week 11 - The sociology of health care (PSS100 Introduction to Sociology)
September 19, 2013 14:00 - 35 minutes - 247 MB VideoHow sociology sees the way in which the health system works in multiple contexts.
Week 10 - Social movements (PSS100 Introduction to Sociology)
September 18, 2013 14:00 - 29 minutes - 203 MB VideoThe influence of groupings of people who come together for a common purpose.
Week 09 - The sociology of politics (PSS100 Introduction to Sociology)
September 16, 2013 14:00 - 45 minutes - 315 MB VideoHow sociology sees the way in which the governance is created and maintained.
Week 08 - Marriage family and intimate relationships (PSS100 Introduction to Sociology)
September 15, 2013 14:00 - 23 minutes - 163 MB VideoHow sociology sees the way in which the families and relationships are historically and socially constructed.
Week 07 - Education (PSS100 Introduction to Sociology)
September 13, 2013 14:20 - 29 minutes - 201 MB VideoHow sociology sees the way in which the education system functions in society.
Week 06 - Gender (PSS100 Introduction to Sociology)
September 12, 2013 14:15 - 17 minutes - 117 MB VideoDivisions based on the perceptions of difference between men and women.
Week 05 - Race racism and ethnicity (PSS100 Introduction to Sociology)
September 11, 2013 14:05 - 17 minutes - 122 MB VideoDivisions of society based on familial origins.
Week 04 - Class (PSS100 Introduction to Sociology)
September 10, 2013 14:04 - 27 minutes - 192 MB VideoSocial hierarchies.
Week 03 - Culture and socialisation (PSS100 Introduction to Sociology)
September 09, 2013 14:00 - 50 minutes - 347 MB VideoHow families, institutions and sub-cultures shape our identity.
Week 02 - Social structures-social interaction (PSS100 Introduction to Sociology)
September 05, 2013 14:00 - 45 minutes - 313 MB VideoThe institutions of society and how individuals integrate.
Week 01 - The sociological gaze /perspective /imagination (PSS100 Introduction to Sociology)
June 26, 2013 10:00 - 33 minutes - 230 MB VideoPSS100 Week 1 explores how sociology sees the world.
Introduction (PSS100 Introduction to Sociology)
June 20, 2013 10:00 - 34 minutes - 237 MB VideoThis introductory lecture gives an overview of what to expect in the unit PSS100 Introduction to Sociology.