Founding Fathers Of Sociology Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
Who coined the term ‘Sociology’?
A
Auguste Comte
2
Q
Who developed functionalism?
A
Emile Durkheim
3
Q
What is another name for functionalism?
A
The Consensus Perspective
4
Q
What is Functionalism?
A
This is the position that everything exists in society for the purpose of benefiting society.
5
Q
What is Marxism?
A
The position that capitalist society is shaped by class struggles between the ruling class and the working class.
6
Q
Who developed Marxism?
A
Karl Marx
7
Q
What concepts under Marxism were used to explain class struggles?
A
Bourgeoisie (the capitalists or ruling class) and the Proletariat (the working class).
8
Q
Who developed the Interactionism perspective?
A
Max Weber
