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A thoroughly updated Chapter 7 on social class provides a more global picture of inequality, starting with a new opener on the glittery metropolis of Dubai.
Make sociology relevant with examples from everyday life, the media, and pop culture
From substantive new discussions of generative AI to a story about the inter-abled and interracial couple behind the hugely popular YouTube channel “Roll with Cole and Charisma,” The Real World shows students the relevance of sociology to their relationships, jobs, and the future of society.
Give students opportunities to do sociology
Theory in Everyday Life interactive activities walk students through the major theories covered in each chapter and then give them practice applying those theories to real-world issues such as plagiarism, poverty, and outsourcing.
Helps students understand our rapidly globalizing world
New global coverage throughout the book, including a thoroughly updated Chapter 7 on class inequality, helps students develop their ability to see patterns across cultures, whether it’s what we eat, what we consider a crime, or how we think about race and gender.
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