1.4 Explain Microsociologist and Macrosociologist and Explain the Leading Theorist of Each Flashcards
why did early sociologists want to study sociology?
to handle political, social and military conflicts
what is macrosociology?
study of society as a whole
what is microsociology?
study of individuals or small groups within a larger society
who were the early European macro theorists?
Mark, Durkheim, Weber
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what did Karl Marx believe?
believed people are forced into competition because material changes are caused by an accumulation of wealth and some people are wealthier than others
what did Emile Durkheim beileve?
-new urban society presented issues for individuals and collective
-lack of social integration caused social problems like increased suicide
-believed religion and education could help
what did Max Weber believe?
-world is becoming more rationalized, meaning people more focused on finding the most efficient way to get something done
-not acknowledge larger world
what did George Herbert Mead believe?
we become ourselves through interaction
what did Charles Horton Cooley believe?
we are who we are based on how other people see us
What did Herbet Blumer beileve?
people create a sense of self through language and thought
