Chapter 2 Notes Flashcards
Father of Sociology, French Philosopher, Coined (Sociology)
Law of Human Progress
Auguste Comte (1798-1857)
English Philosopher, biologist, anthropologist
Supporter of Social Darwinism (Survival of the fittest)
Policy of Non-interference: Opposed public education and any legislation to solve social problems or help the poor
Herbert Spencer (1820-1903)
German philosopher, economist, political theorist
“Communist Manifesto”
Spoke of social conflict
Bourgeoisie
Proletariat
Class consciousness
Concepts shaped social movements for change
InfluencedConflict theory, a macro-sociological theory
Karl Marx (1818-1833)
First PhD in Sociology, University of Paris
Created the first European department of sociology
Suicide: A study in Sociology”
Suicide is a social phenomenon shaped by MANY factors, not exclusively mental illness
Emile Durkheim (1858-1917)
German economist, sociologist
Bureaucracies
Studied the efficiency of large companies & the negative affect ofemployeesfeeling devalued
Verstehen
Gaining a deeper understanding of societyby establishing asympathetic understanding of people and their circumstances
Max Weber (1864-1920)
Norfolk, England
First female sociologist
Wrote many books from a sociological, religious, domestic & feminist perspective
“When one studies a society, one must focus on all its aspects, including key political, religious, and social institutions.”
Harriet Martineau (1802-1876)
Sociologist, social advocate for women, the poor, immigrants
Mother of Social Work
Chicago Hull-House
Provided English and citizenship classes to immigrants,healthcare,daycares & employment services
Advocated for child labor laws andfor peace during WWI
Nobel Peace Prize in 1931
Jane Addams (1860-1935)
Sociologist, Civil Rights activist, author
First African American to receive PhD from Harvard (1895)
Co-Founder National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)
W.E.B. Dubois (1868-1963)
