Five Well-Established Research Results: Probably True, Teachable in Introductory Sociology, and Worth Teaching

It is by now obligatory for discussions such as this to begin with a slashing attack on the typical introductory course in sociology as superficial, unscientific, unduly eclectic, moralistic, thin in substance, boringly focused on antiquated concepts and ... and I'm glad I don't have to teach it. In point of fact, every word is true. The average introductory course is superficial, unscientific, unduly eclectic, moralistic, thin in substance, boringly focused on antiquated concepts, and I am really glad I don't have to teach it. However, I seek to take the high road of constructive suggestions and therefore eschew the demagoguery of beginning with a slashing attack on the typical introductory course for being