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“I am a sociologist because. . . .”
I am curious about the world in which I live
I am fascinated by all things social
I am intrigued about why people do the things they do
I am interested in how people interact with each other
I believe that society is a human invention and I want to know how, why, and who invents it
I wonder how meanings are created
I question who has the power to create social norms
I realize that there may be an artificial and even arbitrary distinction between normal and deviant
I am aware that my beliefs, attitudes, values, and actions are based on my social position and not some innate personality traits
I recognize that the time period in which I live has also influenced my beliefs, attitudes, values, and actions
I struggle to be mindful of the biases that may cloud my views
I am suspicious of neat and tidy explanations
I attempt to understand reality from the perspective of others
I listen to the stories that people tell about their lives
I observe social practices and social processes
I collect and rely on data to support my assertions
I focus on patterns and trends instead of on unique individual experiences
I ask questions, and then ask some more, instead of accepting commonly offered answers
I engage myself and those around me with inquiries about the bigger picture
I try to be attentive to the interdependent web of connections that characterize our world
I prefer to explain things based on structural factors rather than just pointing to individual actions
I strive to understand how our lives are impacted by forces such race, gender, sexuality, social class, ability and other such variables
I am angry that inequality is increasing in a world of plenty
I see examples of racism, sexism, homophobia, and other forms of inequality in the fabric of our social institutions such as the media, education, sports, health care, religion, and politics
I am concerned that our inability to recognize institutional forms of oppression often results in our collective denial of such oppressions
I do not stand by silently when I hear others make comments or jokes that are sexist, racist, homophobic or reflect other forms of inequality
I challenge taken-for-granted assumptions that perpetuate inequality, oppression, and injustice
I refuse to accept the social order as natural, inherent, and “just the way it is”
I reject the notion that the status quo is permanent, stable, and everlasting
I maintain that the only thing that is permanent is the impermanence of the world in which we live
I endeavor to be socially aware so that I may see things that others may not recognize
I use my sociological knowledge to deflect harm not cause it
I expect to transform knowledge into action and create a more just and equal world
I am committed to fostering positive social change
I think about sociological ideas
I read sociological books
I study sociological theories and concepts
I write sociological essays and papers
I discuss sociological themes
I encourage others to embrace the sociological perspective
I act like a sociologist by engaging in the behaviors on this list
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I am curious about the world in which I live
I am fascinated by all things social
I am intrigued about why people do the things they do
I am interested in how people interact with each other
I believe that society is a human invention and I want to know how, why, and who invents it
I wonder how meanings are created
I question who has the power to create social norms
I realize that there may be an artificial and even arbitrary distinction between normal and deviant
I am aware that my beliefs, attitudes, values, and actions are based on my social position and not some innate personality traits
I recognize that the time period in which I live has also influenced my beliefs, attitudes, values, and actions
I struggle to be mindful of the biases that may cloud my views
I am suspicious of neat and tidy explanations
I attempt to understand reality from the perspective of others
I listen to the stories that people tell about their lives
I observe social practices and social processes
I collect and rely on data to support my assertions
I focus on patterns and trends instead of on unique individual experiences
I ask questions, and then ask some more, instead of accepting commonly offered answers
I engage myself and those around me with inquiries about the bigger picture
I try to be attentive to the interdependent web of connections that characterize our world
I prefer to explain things based on structural factors rather than just pointing to individual actions
I strive to understand how our lives are impacted by forces such race, gender, sexuality, social class, ability and other such variables
I am angry that inequality is increasing in a world of plenty
I see examples of racism, sexism, homophobia, and other forms of inequality in the fabric of our social institutions such as the media, education, sports, health care, religion, and politics
I am concerned that our inability to recognize institutional forms of oppression often results in our collective denial of such oppressions
I do not stand by silently when I hear others make comments or jokes that are sexist, racist, homophobic or reflect other forms of inequality
I challenge taken-for-granted assumptions that perpetuate inequality, oppression, and injustice
I refuse to accept the social order as natural, inherent, and “just the way it is”
I reject the notion that the status quo is permanent, stable, and everlasting
I maintain that the only thing that is permanent is the impermanence of the world in which we live
I endeavor to be socially aware so that I may see things that others may not recognize
I use my sociological knowledge to deflect harm not cause it
I expect to transform knowledge into action and create a more just and equal world
I am committed to fostering positive social change
I think about sociological ideas
I read sociological books
I study sociological theories and concepts
I write sociological essays and papers
I discuss sociological themes
I encourage others to embrace the sociological perspective
I act like a sociologist by engaging in the behaviors on this list
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Comment