Social Studies Department
Geneva High School, Geneva NY

This year we will study 4 main topics: Social Class in America; Education; Indigenous People;
and, Modern Society and the Future. As subtopics we will look at our own high school and
community and some specific indigenous people.

For each topic we will interweave some important themes of sociology.We will investigate
status, role, deviant behavior, organizations, values, technology, rites of passage, theories, methods,
institutions and kinship.

We will be reading Amazing Grace, by Jonathan Kozol. To find out more about him and his

Below you will find links to pages that will be helpful as you pursue the study of sociology.

Add to your understanding of specific topics we cover in class by linking here
A General Sociology Search Engine usefaul for all topics    link here
Indigenous People links to sites that deal with groups such as American Indians (Native Americans;
Amerindians), Australian Aborigines, Inuit (Eskimo), BaMbuti and others links here

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