Chapter 2 Other Notes

Question 1

Mid-1800s in Europe
Interdisciplinary science
Social problems influenced sociology’s origins
Migration patterns
Unsanitary conditions
Substance abuse
Crime
Poverty
Child labor

Answer 1

The Industrial Revolution & Sociology

Question 2

Society is viewed as having interconnected social systems

Studies if social systems, policies, laws,social programs are working in a functional way, benefiting society or dysfunctional, not working properly, and how they can be fixed or changed

Answer 2

Structural Functionalism (Macro)

Question 3

Studiessocial conflict and social inequalitybased on social class, race, ethnicity, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation

Class consciousness among marginalized groups
Formation of social movements for change
Abolitionist Movement
Women’s Movement
Labor Movement
Civil Rights Movement

Answer 3

Conflict Theory (Macro)

Question 4

Evaluateshowpersonalexperiences shape feelings, perceptions,andactions of individuals and small groups in bothpositiveandnegativeways

Studies how symbols,language, non-verbal language is used to convey meaning and communication

Answer 4

Symbolic Interactionism (Micro)

Question 5

Seeks to understand the effects of gender inequalityon the lives of women both culturally and personally
Sexism
Sexual assault
Sex trafficking
Workplace discrimination
Restrictions on rights

Studies Women’s Movements in the US and abroad

US Women’s Movement (1840s)
Women’s Suffrage (1920)
Equal Pay Act (1963)
Title VII of Civil Rights Act (1964)
Title IX of Education Amendments Act (1972)

Answer 5

Feminist Theory (Macro/Micro)

Question 6

Society is viewed as having interconnected social systems

Studies if social systems, policies, laws,social programs are working in a functional way, benefiting society or dysfunctional, not working properly, and how they can be fixed or changed

Answer 6

Structural Functionalism (Macro)