X demonstrate how societal and structural factors influence individual behavior and the self's development. X demonstrate how social interaction and the self influence society and social structure. Knowledge of a substantive area within sociology. X X compare and contrast basic theoretical orientations and middle-range theories in the area. X X explain how sociology contributes to understanding of the area.
X X summarize current research in the area.
X X suggest specific policy implications of research and theories in the area. Social and cultural variations. X describe the significance of cross-cultural variations. X describe social and cultural trends. X generalize appropriately or resist inappropriate generalizations across groups and through historical time.