Ch 1. Sociology, Perspective, Method, Theory

Question 1

Sociology

Answer 1

The systematic study of human society

Question 2

Sociological Perspective

Answer 2

The special point of view of sociology that sees general patterns of society in the lives of particular people

Question 3

Global Perspective

Answer 3

Study of the larger world and our society’s place in it

Question 4

Comte’s Three Stages of Society

Answer 4

1. Theological Stage
2. Metaphysical Stage
3. Scientific Stage

Question 5

Advantages for Sociological Thinking (4)

Answer 5

1. Helps us asses the truth of “common sense”
2. Sees the opportunities and constraints of our lives
3. Helps us live in a diverse world
4. Prompts us to think critically

Question 6

Sociology’s major theoretical approaches

Answer 6

1. Structural-Functional Approach
2. Social-Conflict Approach
3. Symbolic-Interaction Approach

Question 7

Comte, Durkheim, Spencer

Answer 7

Structural-Functional Approach

Question 8

Karl Marx

Answer 8

Social-Conflict Approach

Question 9

Max Webster, George Herbert Mead

Answer 9

Symbolic-Interaction Approach

Question 10

Manifest Function

Answer 10

The recognized and intended consequences of any social pattern

Question 11

Latent Function

Answer 11

The unrecognized and unintended consequences of any social pattern

Question 12

Sociology’s three research orientations

Answer 12

1. Positivist Sociology
2. Interpretive Sociology
3. Critical Sociology

Question 13

Five ways gender affects research

Answer 13

1. androcentricity
2. overgeneralizing
3. gender blindness
4. double standards
   5 interference

Question 14

Four research methods

Answer 14

1. Survey
2. Participant observation (field work)
3. Using available data
4. Experiment

Question 15

Informed consent

Answer 15

Subjects are aware of risks and responsibilities and agree to take park before the work begins