Chapter 15 Flashcards
Geme-in-schaft
A type of social organization in which people are closely tied by kinship and tradition.
Ge sell schaft
A type of social organization in which people come together only on the basis of individual
self-interest.
Mechanical solidarity
Social bonds based on common sentiments and shared moral value the type of social solidarity is typical in traditional, rural life,
Ex. Religious groups
Organic solidarity
Social bonds based on specialization and interdependence this type of solidarity is typical in modern, urban life.
Ex, farmers produce food, workers eat have energy to make tractors for farmers. (Connected)
Gentrification
The process of renewal and rebuilding accompanying the influx of middle-class or affluent people into deteriorating areas that often displace poorer residents.
Manifest and Latent
Manifest- are recognized and intended consequences
Latent-unrecognized and unintended consequence.
Megalopolis
A vast URBAN region containing a # of cities and their surroundings suburbs.