Changing Society

by Aimee Samara Krouskop, Ben Cushing, Kimberly Puttman, and Avery Temple

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Changing Society offers a foundational exploration of the causes, impacts, and dynamics of social change. Informed by the tenets of universal design, equity and belonging, and a commitment to a decolonizing approach, it is written for undergraduate students majoring in social sciences, social work, ethnic studies, or social justice studies.

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Publisher
Open Oregon
Subjects
Social Sciences, Sociology
Licence
CC BY-SA 4.0, as LibreTexts states it
Who can read
Teens profiles and older, judged from its title and subjects

Contents

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  1. Front Matter
  2. TitlePage
  3. InfoPage
  4. Table of Contents
  5. Licensing
  6. About the Authors
  7. About this Book
  8. Instructor Resources
  9. Publisher’s Message to Instructors
  10. Message to Students
  11. Manuscript Development Process
  12. License Statement
  13. Additional Resources
  14. Acknowledgments
  15. Chapter 1: How Does Social Change Matter to You?
  16. 1.1: Chapter Story
  17. 1.2: The Art of Sociology
  18. 1.3: Diverse Experiences of Social Change
  19. 1.4: Conclusion
  20. 1.5: References
  21. Chapter 2: The Study of Social Change
  22. 2.1: Chapter Story
  23. 2.2: Social Change and the Sociological Framework
  24. 2.3: The Structure and Organization of Society
  25. 2.4: Patterns and Process of Social Change
  26. 2.5: Society and the Natural Environment
  27. 2.6: Conclusion
  28. 2.7: References
  29. Chapter 3: Social Location and Social Theories
  30. 3.1: Chapter Story
  31. 3.2: The Study of Social Location
  32. 3.3: Systems of Oppression
  33. 3.4: Lived Experiences in Stratified Society
  34. 3.5: Classical Sociological Perspectives
  35. 3.6: Newer Sociological Perspectives
  36. 3.7: Conclusion
  37. 3.8: References
  38. Chapter 4: Globalization and Inequality
  39. 4.1: Chapter Story
  40. 4.2: The Study of Global Stratification and Globalization
  41. 4.3: Measuring Global Stratification
  42. 4.4: The Classification of Countries
  43. 4.5: Theories of Inequality Between Countries
  44. 4.6: Measuring Social Inequality Within Countries
  45. 4.7: Measuring Quality of Life
  46. 4.8: Globalization and Inequality
  47. 4.9: Trends in Global Inequality
  48. 4.10: Conclusion
  49. 4.11: References
  50. Chapter 5: Roots of Global Inequality, Decolonization, and Resistance
  51. 5.1: Chapter Story
  52. 5.2: Foundations of Global Inequality
  53. 5.3: Globalization, Inequality, and the Development Age
  54. 5.4: Mixed Impacts of Foreign Assistance, Humanitarian Aid, and Development
  55. 5.5: New Perspectives and Movements for Global Change
  56. 5.6: Conclusion
  57. 5.7: References
  58. Chapter 6: Economy and Social Change
  59. 6.1: Chapter Story
  60. 6.2: What Is an Economy?
  61. 6.3: Sociological Perspectives on Economic Change
  62. 6.4: U.S. Economic Change Over Time
  63. 6.5: New Economic Models
  64. 6.6: Conclusion
  65. 6.7: References
  66. Chapter 7: Health, Safety, and the State
  67. 7.1: Chapter Story
  68. 7.2: The Study of Healthcare as an Institution
  69. 7.3: Government Services and a Disparity of Support
  70. 7.4: Health, Safety, and the Legacy of Colonization
  71. 7.5: Alternative and Decolonizing Models for Health, Safety, and Security
  72. 7.6: Conclusion
  73. 7.7: References
  74. Chapter 8: Education- Inequality and Justice
  75. 8.1: Chapter Story
  76. 8.2: Perspectives on Education in Unequal Societies
  77. 8.3: Policy Matters for Social Justice
  78. 8.4: Genocide and Cultural Restoration
  79. 8.5: Teaching That Transforms
  80. 8.6: Conclusion
  81. 8.7: References
  82. Chapter 9: Religion, Spiritual Belief Systems, and Social Change
  83. 9.1: Chapter Story
  84. 9.2: Religion, Spiritual Belief Systems, and Power
  85. 9.3: Foundational Perspectives on Religion
  86. 9.4: Newer Perspectives on Religion
  87. 9.5: Resilience, Resistance, and Justice
  88. 9.6: Religion, Spiritual Belief Systems, and the Environment
  89. 9.7: Conclusion
  90. 9.8: References
  91. Chapter 10: Social Movements and the Environment
  92. 10.1: Chapter Story
  93. 10.2: Types of Social Movements
  94. 10.3: Stages of Social Movements
  95. 10.4: Perspectives on Social Movements
  96. 10.5: Environmental Inequity
  97. 10.6: Shifts in Perspective and Practice
  98. 10.7: Environmental Justice Movements
  99. 10.8: Indigenous-Led Environmental Justice Movements
  100. 10.9: Making Connections- Regeneration and Collaboration
  101. 10.10: Conclusion
  102. 10.11: References
  103. Back Matter
  104. Index
  105. Glossary
  106. Detailed Licensing
  107. Image Descriptions
  108. Transcripts
  109. Self-Check Questions
  110. Attributions and References for Glossary Terms
  111. Detailed Licensing