...I have taught Sociology for the past 20 years and have a bachelor's degree in it. There are many different topics that are covered in a Sociology class including religion, education, gender, socio-economic status, age, race, ethnicity, and so forth. Understanding the main perspectives of functionalism, conflict theory, and symbolic interactionism are very important. (read more)
...One must "gather evidence," which requires a willingness to learn constantly, a commitment to the ongoing effort of maintaining a healthy sense of humility, and a readiness to be corrected when necessary. Areas: American Colonial History, the Westward Expansion, Native American History, and Environmental History of the U.S. I have been reading and writing in English from my earliest days. (read more)