Sociology examines why some groups have more access to resources than others: Essential Concepts in Sociology - OpenEdition Journals
: The capacity of individuals to act independently and make free choices. Essential Concepts in Sociology
: A theory, championed by Anthony Giddens, suggesting that agency and structure are not separate but instead interact constantly. 3. Inequality and Stratification Sociology examines why some groups have more access
: The lifelong process through which individuals learn the values and behaviors appropriate to their society. 2. The Great Debate: Agency vs. Structure Inequality and Stratification : The lifelong process through
Sociology uses core concepts as a "conceptual lexicon" to interpret the constant changes in social life. These essential concepts—ranging from long-standing ideas like class and power to modern developments like globalization—provide the vocabulary for sociological theories to emerge. 1. The Building Blocks: Culture and Society