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Questions:

1. What did you learn from reading Outcast United by Warren St. John?Tell me the five (5) most important things you learned from this book and tell them to me in a sociological context with sociological language. Analyze the book through the following term: Culture, Socialization, Power, and The Economy and Society. What stood out to you as you read the book? The items in your list should illustrate that you have considered the significance of this content in its entirety and that you can discuss the topics and issues presented with depth an complexity. Each of your five points: should be written in full sentences and should have the sociological terms you have chosen to discuss highlighted in bold font.

2. What cultures or subcultures does the Warren St. John examine through this book? What does he have to say about these cultures? Does the he criticize or admire these cultures? What does the author say about the relationship between these subcultures and the dominate U.S. culture? Are there parts of these cultures that the author wishes to change or to preserve? Why do you think the author feels that way? What do you find most surprising, intriguing, or difficult to understand in the interactions between the various cultures discussed in the book? (Your answer should be concise)

3. What are the sociological issues raised in Outcast United ? How is our overall society affected by the issues presented by the author? Are there long- or short-term consequences to the issues raised in the book? Are they positive or negative...affirming or frightening? What are the implications for the future? What solutions does the author propose? Are the author's recommendations concrete, sensible, doable? Who would implement those solutions? (Your answer should be concise)

4. Do issues presented in the book affect your life? How so? Directly or more generally? What have you learned after reading this book? Has it broadened your perspective about a difficult issue-personal or societal? Has it introduced you to a culture or issue within your country or abroad? Did the book highlight your life experiences? Did the book change your opinion or perspective about anything?