Sociology, in a nutshell, is about why people behave in the ways that they do, and the key premise is that behavior is shaped by the contexts in which people live. This multi-segment program introduces the sociological concepts of personal, social, and role identity; of primary and secondary socialization; and of culture, with its associated concepts of learned norms and values, ethnocentrism, cultural diversity, and cultural change.

Encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on Aug. 09, 2009. Learn360 is distributed by Infobase for Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Meridian Education, and Shopware.

Culture (3:13) -- Different Cultures (2:05) -- Globalization (1:54) -- Social Development (2:31) -- Primary and Secondary Socialization (1:45) -- Gender Roles (1:51) -- The Influence of Socialization (3:10) -- Identity (1:59) -- Social Identity (1:33) -- Personal Identity (1:54) -- Looking Glass Self (2:49) -- Exam Advice and Guidance (12:12).