The three main sociological perspectives – functionalism, conflict and interactionism – are explored through a Diego Rivera painting. Then, functionalism is used to examine a circus; conflict perspective is used to examine the Haymarket Massacre; and the interactionist perspective is used to...

In 1999, Elian Gonzales captured hearts and headlines all over the world. The story of this six-year old Cuban boy was charged with drama, including a fatal sea voyage, a rescued child, intense family disputes in Florida and Cuba, political protests and international tensions. The three...

This video traces the history of the development of sociology in Europe in the 19th century when societies were undergoing dramatic changes. It profiles the pioneering work of August Comte, Karl Marx, Emil Durkheim and Max Veber.