Famous sociologists(theories)

Question 1

Roots of sociology

Answer 1

Ibn Khaldun

-14th century historian
-Wrote about world around him (political events and social problems of Muslim world)
-Forefather of sociology

Question 2

Industrial Revolution(1760-1840)

Answer 2

-Period of massive change in agriculture and manufacturing
*significantly altered the social, economic and cultural conditions in England Changed everything!

Question 3

Effects of industrial revolution

Answer 3

-Middle class got richer - working class hit hard *increased social inequality

-Factories (machines) replaced people = people lost their jobs (unemployment)

-Long hours, low wage, poor working conditions

-Increase in child labour

-People moved to cities - cities became overcrowded

-Living conditions worsen, crime increases

Question 4

August comte

Answer 4

-First to use term sociology

Question 5

Macrosociology

Answer 5

approach of sociology that analyzes social systems on a large scale

-study of social structures and institutions
-Ex: study religion by looking at religious worship as a large structure or institution

Question 6

Microsociology

Answer 6

-Study of small groups and individuals within a society
- Study of social interactions
- Ex: study religion by looking at individual worshipper or small group of worshippers

Question 7

Who i think is the most impactful sociologist?

Answer 7

The person who has the most impact on me is Charles Cooley due to his concept of the “looking glass self.” As a teenager it is easy to think of myself as how others may perceive me and that may alter the way i act around others. I can relate to his concept of social perception, especially since i attend high school everyday and interact with teachers, close friends, and my peers. As a teenager it’s easy to focus on being accepted by how others may view you, and it is important to focus on your own identity without letting other people perceptions of yourself control your self image. His beliefs help me understand who i am as a person especially in a social environment

Question 8

Gender

Answer 8

is learned from birth and throughout life. Gender includes the social roles and psychological characteristics that a society recognizes as appropriate for a man or a women; these attributes are the result of socialization rather than biology

Question 9

Agents of socialization

Answer 9

forces in a persons life that teach them about the world and their place within it

Question 10

What part of ethics play in sociological reasearch?

Answer 10

sociologists must follow the inquiry model and use all of the research methods depending on the nature of their inquiry. This helps sociologists ensure that the participants are informed of the research being done, they have privacy, are treated with respect, and have fairness