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01
An Introduction to the Introduction to Sociology
EverydaySociologyBlog.com Exercises

Read the linked blog post from the EverydaySociologyBlog.com website and answer the provided questions.

Can Sociology Explain American Idol’s Appeal?

1. Explain how structural functionalism, conflict theory, and symbolic interactionism explain the appeal of American Idol.
2. How does American Idol promote social cohesion?

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