1 What is the sociological perspective? How does your cultural background influence your experiences with the social world?

2) Do you think society constrains our thoughts and behaviors as the text argues? Why or why not?

3) What is the difference between vertical and horizontal social structures?

4) What is the difference between personal troubles and public issues (social problems)?

5) Explain the difference between macrosociology and microsociology. How can we use macro and microsociology to understand social issues?

6) Why is research important in Sociology?

7) Why must researchers consider ethics before conducting research?