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San Jose State University
Sociology B.A.

Sociology examines how social structures, such as the workplace, political, economic, educational and religious institutions affect individuals and how individuals influence these structures. Sociologists also explore how people's socioeconomic status, race, ethnicity, age, gender, sexualities and marital status affect their attitudes, behavior and chances in life. Sociologists organize their knowledge in theories which they both create and test through social research. Often such research is aimed at understanding important social issues and problems.

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