General Key terms Flashcards
what is a social science
the study of human society and how we interact and influence each other
what is sociology
the study of humanity and how individuals interact each other
what are social institutions
the things that help us develop into society’s values
what is society
the interconnectedness of those who impact each other
what are social structures
the frameworks that shape society
(norms,institutuions,religion)
what is a sociological imagination
the ability to view phenomena from both personal and macro viewpoints.
what are norms
unwritten rules in society
what are values
beliefs that guide our behavior
who is Auguste Comte
one of the founders of sociology and invented the term sociology
created the theory of positivism
anomie
state of normlessness cause by change
means of production
all tangible things that go into goods and services.
socialization
process of learning norms and values
mainstream
dominant ideologies in society
