ISBN:
9781040018514
Language:
English
Pages:
1 online resource (312 pages)
Edition:
1st ed.
Parallel Title:
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DDC:
306.4/81
Abstract:
Introduction to Sociology Through Comedy teaches foundational sociological concepts using comedy, first considering the history of sociology before employing examples from comedians - including standalone comedy bits, sketches, characters, and scenes - to illustrate a specific theory, concept, or social phenomenon.
Abstract:
Cover -- Endorsements -- Half Title -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Dedication -- Contents -- Acknowledgments -- Preface -- Introduction -- Notes on Methodology -- The Comedy Timeline -- 1. History of Sociological Theory -- Classical Sociology -- Karl Marx -- Georg Simmel -- Max Weber -- Émile Durkheim -- Thorstein Veblen -- William Edward Burghardt (W.E.B.) Du Bois -- Contemporary Sociology -- Structural/Functional Theories -- Conflict/Critical Theories -- Inter/actionist Theories -- Summary -- 2. Introduction to Sociological Research -- Defining Sociology -- Defining Comedy -- The Scientific Method -- Part 1: Ask the Right Question -- Part 2: Conduct a Literature -- Part 3: Develop a Hypothesis -- Part 4: Collect Your Data -- Part 5: Execute Your Study -- Part 6: Interpret and Share Your Results -- Summary -- 3. Introduction to Foundational Sociological Concepts -- Symbolic Interactionism -- Social Norms -- Incongruity Theory -- Crowd Work -- Gender and Performance -- Summary -- 4. Presentation of Self -- History of Presenting Oneself -- Character Comedy with Moms Mabley and Phyllis Diller -- Stereotypes with Rodney Dangerfield -- Comedy Roasts, Superiority Theory, and the Evolution of Humor -- Punching Up and Punching Down -- Evolution of "Pregnant" as Deviant with Lucille Ball and Joan Rivers -- Evolution of "Deviance" with Lenny Bruce -- Satire and Comedic Perspective -- The Purpose of Satire -- The Satirist's Point-of-View with The Onion -- Parodic News Programs -- Threats to Satirical Integrity -- Impression Management -- Front Stage Behavior -- Back Stage Behavior -- Front Stage versus Back Stage Behavior -- Grooming Gap with Crazy Ex-Girlfriend -- Role Conflict with Ali Wong and Amy Schumer -- Identity and Broad City -- Summary -- 5. Social Stratification -- Capitalism, Karl Marx, and Trading Places -- Explanatory Theory of Deviance.
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