MERLOT Materials

What is race? Does everyone think about race in the same way? How did the concept of "race" evolve?

This hand-out was designed for a sociology class to help develop a "firm understanding of the assumptions and... see more

This course explores the values (aesthetic, moral, cultural, religious, prudential, political) expressed in the choices... see more

Respond thoughtfully to diverse perspectives, summarize points of agreement and disagreement, and, when warranted,... see more

The fundamental knowledge of understanding culture and teaching children from diverse backgrounds. Examination of the... see more

Propaganda was central to Nazi Germany and the German Democratic Republic. The German Propaganda Archive includes both... see more

This volume brings together a collection of seven articles previously published by the author, with a new introduction... see more

Une bibliotheque virtuelle d'ouvrages fondamentaux en sociologie, anthropologie, economie politique, psychanalyse,... see more

As this book’s subtitle, Continuity and Change, implies, social problems are persistent, but they have also improved in... see more

This is a group of explainer videos covering sociological key terms and concepts associated with social stratification... see more

This is a group of explainer videos covering sociological key terms and concepts associated with culture. There are 8... see more

This is an explainer videos covering sociological key terms and concepts associated with sociology of education.

Welcome to this Sociology of the Family Free Online textbook. I am the author and have worked for over a year writing... see more

Hello! This 6-minute Introduction to Sociology video explains the three leadership styles: authoritarian, democratic, and... see more

Hello! This 4-minute Introduction to Sociology video familiarizes viewers with the social science discipline of sociology... see more

This assignment provides students the ability to understand cultural universals and apply them using a structural... see more

This guide includes images from and suggestions for discussing and writing about the Tseng Kwong Chi Collection at the... see more

Educator's Guide, examines a national documentary project about twelve diverse communities exploring the changing face of... see more

The kibbutz (Hebrew word for “communal settlement”) is a unique rural community; a society dedicated to mutual aid and... see more

This video was recorded at Cognitive Systems Workshop & Thematic Programmes and Pump Priming Workshops, Cumberland Lodge... see more

With its focus on the socialization of the child, this book helps readers understand how the child develops in a variety... see more

This is a group of explainer videos covering sociological key terms and concepts associated with groups, group dynamics,... see more

This book offers a realistic look at relationships today, helping you see and understand the underlying issues at work in... see more

The average person lives too narrow a life to get a clear understanding of today’s complex social world. Our daily lives... see more