Midterm Prep Flashcards
(37 cards)
What is Sociology
The systematic study of of human society
What are the 3 levels of sociology
Micro, Macro , Global
What is the sociological imagination?
Who created it?
Understanding their own and others’ lives relating to a historical and social structure.
C. Wright Mills
Ex. Being overweight is personal until everyone is
Define Reification
Concept, processes are thought of as a “thing”
ex.Ex. Referring to society as a cause of social behaviour.
Key Basis of the sociological perspective
Individual and society are inseparable.
Ex. Dance and dancers
Who is Emile Durkheim and what was his goal?
Give an example.
How modern societies could maintain social integration after the traditional bonds of family and church were replaced by modern economic relations.
Ex. Industrialization
Define Anomie
Lack of the usual social or ethical standards in an individual or group.
Who is Auguste Comet? What did he introduce?
Define it.
Positivism – scientific approach to knowledge
What is Sociology theory?
How and why facts are related
Explain Theoretical Paradigm
Set of fundamental assumptions that guide thinking ( what, how should I look at data and how to analyze it.)
Explain Structural-Functional Paradigm
Macro, Interdependent ( like human body)
Name Robert Merton’s 3 types of functions with their definitions.
Manifest - Recognized and intended function. To provide knowledge and skill.
Latent - Unintentional, still beneficial for the school. ( Unintentionally learning things while in school)
Dysfunctional - Unintended, harmful. They do not do the purpose for which they were created. ( High school is behind in terms of the subjects learning).
Define Meritocracy
Equal opportunity, rewards based on merit, unequal rewards ( you work for what you get)
What is quantitative Sociology
Information that appears in numerical form, or in the form of statistics.
Ex. Interviewing victims of natural disasters
Define Symbolic Interaction?
Sees people as active in shaping their world
Define Interpretive Sociology
Difficult to generalize from a very specific situation
Define Critical Sociology
“the ruthless critique of
everything existing” - ( Marx)
Key element of Conflict / Critical Paradigm
Society benefits a few at the expense of the majority.
Approach religion using theoretical paradigm
Something to keep the working class busy
Name 3 frameworks for sociological Investigation
Positive: The scientific observation of social behaviour
Interpretive: Meaning people attach to their social word
Critical: Focus on need for change
Elements of culture
- Symbol
- Language
- Values
- Norms
Define Folkways
routine or casual interaction
Define Mores
great moral significance
Taboos
often feel revulsion when violated
