SOC-2010 v1

Introduction to sociology (2nd ed.). (2015). Houston, TX: OpenStax. Retrieved from https://openstax.org/books/introduction-sociology-2e/pages/3-introduction-to-culture

• Chapter 3 of the course text discusses what culture is; the elements that define it; and some of the theoretical perspectives that support it. It introduces concepts of pop culture, subculture, and cultural change. Pay special attention to the roles of values, beliefs and norms in developing and supporting culture.

Stearns, P. N. (2018). Exploring culture change: A new path for history teaching. The Historian, 2, 219. Retrieved from
https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?authtype=shib&custid=natuniv&direct=true& & db=a9h&AN=131206023&site=eds-live

• In his essay, Peter Stearns looks at the historical importance of culture change and discusses how history can and possibly should be taught by looking at culture change.

Fernandes, J. M., Lima, M. L., & Sabucedo, J. (2018). Changing identities to change the world: Identity motives in lifestyle politics and its link to collective action. Political Psychology, 39(5),
1031–1047. Retrieved from https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?authtype=shib&custid=natuniv&direct=true&db=bth&AN=131908821&site=eds-live

• The concept of ‘lifestyle politics’ as a means of creating social change is discussed. An individual’s beliefs as well as their lifestyle contribute to what a person feels is the right thing to do and how they engage in collective action to create social change. Think about your lifestyle and how that has led you to join certain social groups or movements.