Define manifest and latent functions of educationExplain and discuss how functionalism, conflict theory, feminism, and interactionism view issues of education

Explain the influence of socialization on gender roles in the United StatesUnderstand the stratification of gender in major American institutionsDescribe gender from the view of each sociological perspective

Define and differentiate between sex and genderDefine and discuss what is meant by gender identityUnderstand and discuss the role of homophobia and heterosexism in societyDistinguish the meanings of transgender, transsexual, and homosexual identities

Understand different attitudes associated with sex and sexualityDefine sexual inequality in various societiesDiscuss theoretical perspectives on sex and sexuality

Describe global stratificationUnderstand how different classification systems have developedUse terminology from Wallerstein’s world systems approachExplain the World Bank’s classification of economies

Understand the differences between relative, absolute, and subjective povertyDescribe the economic situation of some of the world’s most impoverished areasExplain the cyclical impact of the consequences of poverty

Define common forms of government, such as monarchy, oligarchy, dictatorship, and democracyCompare common forms of government and identify real-life examples of each

Explain the significance of “one person, one vote” in determining U.S. policyDiscuss how voter participation affects politics in the United StatesExplore the influence of race, gender, and class issues on the voting process

Define and differentiate between power and authorityIdentify and describe the three types of authority

Understand the different types of formal organizationsRecognize the characteristics of bureaucraciesIdentify the concepts of the McJob and the McDonaldization of society

How size influences group dynamicsDifferent styles of leadershipHow conformity is impacted by groups

Understand primary and secondary groups as the two sociological groupsRecognize in-groups and out-groups as subtypes of primary and secondary groupsDefine reference groups

Explain the different types of health care available in the United StatesCompare the health care system of the United States with that of other countries

Define social epidemiologyApply theories of social epidemiology to an understanding of global health issuesUnderstand the differences between high-income and low-income nations