The Real World: An Introduction to Sociology (School edition) (9版)

The most relevant textbook for today’s students Teachers select The Real World because students love it. Kerry Ferris and Jill Stein set out to write a book that was sorely needed for sociology courses: one that was written for student readers. Now in its Ninth Edition, The Real World been used by over 7,500 high school students. In every chapter, Ferris and Stein use examples from everyday life, the media, and pop culture to get students thinking sociologically and to show the relevance of sociology to their relationships, jobs, and the future of society. Innovative and assignable Data Workshops give students a chance to apply theoretical concepts to their own lives and get hands-on experience with the tools of social science. The new Norton Illumine Ebook features interactives, videos, and concept check questions to support students as they develop their sociological imaginations.

Part I: Thinking Sociologically and Doing Sociology Chapter 1: Sociology and the Real World Chapter 2: Studying Social Life—Sociological Research Methods Part II: Framing Social Life Chapter 3: Culture Chapter 4: Socialization, Interaction, and the Self Chapter 5: Separate and Together—Life in Groups Chapter 6: Deviance Part III: Understanding Inequality Chapter 7: Social Class—The Structure of Inequality Chapter 8: Race and Ethnicity as Lived Experience Chapter 9: Constructing Gender and Sexuality Part IV: Social Institutions and the Micro-Macro Link Chapter 10: Social Institutions—Politics, Education, and Religion Chapter 11: The Economy and Work Chapter 12: Life at Home—Families and Relationships Chapter 13: Leisure and Media Chapter 14: Health and Illness Part V: Envisioning the Future and Creating Social Change Chapter 15: Populations, Cities, and the Environment Chapter 16: Social Change