the systematic or scientific study of human society and social behavior, from large-scale institutions and mass culture to small groups and individual interactions

Sociological Imagination

a quality of the mind that allows us to understand the relationship between our individual circumstances and larger social force.

the uneven and often unfair distribution of resources (in this case, wealth) in society, but he never experienced firsthand the particular burdens and difficulties of the working class.

identify laws that describe the behavior of a particular reality, such as the laws of mathematics and physics, in which people gain knowledge of the world directly through their senses.

disciplines that use the scientific method to examine the world.

well-substantiated explanation for a set of facts or natural phenomena, backed by extensive evidence, testing, and reasoning

term used to describe the alienation and loss of purpose that result from weaker social bonds and an increased pace of change.

the obvious, intended functions of a social structure for the social system

less obvious, perhaps unintended functions of a social structure

studies large-scale social systems, structures, populations, and broad societal trends.

focuses on small-scale, face-to-face everyday human social interactions and individual behavior.

Functionalist perspective

macro-level sociological theory that views society as a complex system of interconnected parts working together to promote social order, stability, and equilibrium

views society as a struggle for dominance among social groups competing for scarce

views interaction and meaning as central to society and assumes that meanings are not inherent but are created through interaction

looks at the big picture of entire systems and large-scale structures

micro-oriented perspective zooms in on individual behavior and personal, face-to-face interactions

Sociological perspective

looking at the world in a unique way and seeing it in a whole new light.

social facts shape even personal choices

economic conditions underpin our struggles

ideas and culture drive social advancement

our identities shape our standing in the world

Argued for sociology to be separate from other sciences

“Class struggles organize society"

Cross-cultural, historic study, "Sociology must be value-free"

Investigative case studies of race identity and racism, and advocated for minority rights

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Chapter 1 SOC Exam 1

SOC Exam 1

Question	Answer
Sociology	the systematic or scientific study of human society and social behavior, from large-scale institutions and mass culture to small groups and individual interactions
Sociological Imagination	a quality of the mind that allows us to understand the relationship between our individual circumstances and larger social force.
Social Inequality	the uneven and often unfair distribution of resources (in this case, wealth) in society, but he never experienced firsthand the particular burdens and difficulties of the working class.
Positivism	identify laws that describe the behavior of a particular reality, such as the laws of mathematics and physics, in which people gain knowledge of the world directly through their senses.
Science	disciplines that use the scientific method to examine the world.
Theory	well-substantiated explanation for a set of facts or natural phenomena, backed by extensive evidence, testing, and reasoning
Anomie	term used to describe the alienation and loss of purpose that result from weaker social bonds and an increased pace of change.
Manifest Functions	the obvious, intended functions of a social structure for the social system
Latent Functions	less obvious, perhaps unintended functions of a social structure
Macrosociology	studies large-scale social systems, structures, populations, and broad societal trends.
Microsociology	focuses on small-scale, face-to-face everyday human social interactions and individual behavior.
Functionalist perspective	macro-level sociological theory that views society as a complex system of interconnected parts working together to promote social order, stability, and equilibrium
Conflict perspective	views society as a struggle for dominance among social groups competing for scarce
Symbolic interaction	views interaction and meaning as central to society and assumes that meanings are not inherent but are created through interaction
Macro-oriented	looks at the big picture of entire systems and large-scale structures
Micro-oriented	micro-oriented perspective zooms in on individual behavior and personal, face-to-face interactions
Sociological perspective	looking at the world in a unique way and seeing it in a whole new light.
Emile Durkheim	social facts shape even personal choices
Karl Marx	economic conditions underpin our struggles
Max Weber	ideas and culture drive social advancement
W.E.B DuBois	our identities shape our standing in the world
Émile Durkheim	Argued for sociology to be separate from other sciences
Karl Marx	“Class struggles organize society"
Max Weber	Cross-cultural, historic study, "Sociology must be value-free"
W.E.B. DuBois	Investigative case studies of race identity and racism, and advocated for minority rights

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