Sociology Chapter 1 Flashcards
(20 cards)
Natural Science
is the study of physical features of nature and the ways it which they interact and change
Social Science
is the study of social features of humans and the ways in which they interact and change
Common Sense
What we learn from our experiences and interactions socially with one another wand what we learn from each other
The Three Major Theoretical Perspectives
Functionalism , Conflict , Interactionist
Theory
is a set of statements that seeks to explain problems , actions or behavior
Theory in Sociology
is a supposition or a system of ideas intended to explain a social phenomenon based on general principles independent of the thing to be explained
Suima
is a systematic observation , a process hourly , daily , yearly that keeps repeating itself .. pattern of behavior
Emile Durkeim Definition of Suicide
An act you commit alone
Functionalist Perspective
is studied on the Macro level and is the approach of viewing the world as stable and ongoing entity be being impressed with the endurance of social institution such as the family organized religion and the social institutions
The Purpose of Society
is to stay alive and reproduce and keep the stability of society
Valentines Day’s purpose
is to bring 2 people together to reproduce
Functionalist Father of Sociology
Emile Durkeim & Max Weber
Social System Stake Society
Media , Education , Religion , Judiciary , Politics , CJ , Law , Gov
Talcott Parsons
argued that any society is a vast network of connected part each of which held to maintain the system as a whole.
Macro Level Perspective
concentrates on large of phenomena of an entire population
Micro Level Perspective
concentrates on small groups such as married couples and gender roles in society.
Stability Social System
How the System maintains itself
Manifest Functions
Instituions have open stated and conscious functions to maintain the system
Latent functions
are unconscious , unintended functions that may reflect hidden purpose ( Double Meaning ) Example - Going to to Jail and learning to be a better criminal
Conflict Perspective
is a Macro Level Theory , assumes that social behavior is best understood in terms as tension between classes and groups over the allocation of resources in society
