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Sociology C1
An Invitation to Sociology
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| perspective | a particular point of view; a way that an individual thinks about something |
| conformity | behavior that matches group expectations |
| sociology | the scientific study of social structure; patterned social behavior |
| social structure | the patterned interaction of people in social relationships |
| sociological perspective | a view that looks at the behavior of groups, not individuals |
| sociological imagination | the ability to see the link between society and self |
| positivism | the belief that knowledge should be derived (come from) scientific observation |
| social status | the study of social stability and order |
| social dynamics | the study of social change |
| bourgeoisie | the social class which owns the means for producing wealth. For example: factories, farms, businesses, etc. |
| capitalist | a person who owns or controls the means for producing wealth |
| proletariat | the working class; the people who perform the labor (do the jobs) for the bourgeoisie |
| class conflict | the ongoing struggle between the bourgeoisie (owners) and the proletariat |
| mechanical solidarity | social dependency based on a widespread consensus of (agreed upon) values and beliefs and dependence on tradition and family. |
| organic solidarity | social interdependency based on a high degree of specialization of roles (different people within the group have specific roles) |
| verstehen | understanding social behavior by putting yourself in the places of others |
| rationalization | the mindset emphasizing knowledge, reason and planning |
| abstract | expressing a quality or characteristic apart from any specific object or instance; existing in thought or as an idea but not having a physical or concrete existence |
| theoretical perspective | a set of assumptions about an area of study accepted as true |
| functionalism | approach that emphasizes the contributions made by each part of society |
| manifest functions | intended and recognized consequences of an aspect (part) of society |
| latent functions | unintended and unrecognized consequences of as aspect (part) of society |
| dysfunction | negative consequences of an aspect (part) of society |
| conflict perspective | approach emphasizing the role of conflict, competition, change and constraint (limits) within a society |
| power | the ability to control the behavior of others |
| symbolic interactionism | approach that focuses on the interactions among people based on their mutually understood symbols |
| dramaturgy | approach that depicts interaction as theatrical performances - as if we are actors playing different roles in our life |
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