Intro & HIstory to Sociology

Question 1

What is Sociology?

Answer 1

the scientific study of human social behaviour, including individuals, groups, and societies.

Sociology studies the societies that we live in today

Question 2

Who is Ibn Khaldun?

Answer 2

Muslim in the 14th century philosopher of history.

Wrote about societal issues

Forefather of sociology

Question 3

What is the industrial Revolution? Why is it so important to Sociology?

Answer 3

Factory system emerges

Move from rural to urban settings

Many social problems

Sociology emerged during this period

Question 4

Who is Auguste Comte?

Answer 4

First use of the term ‘sociology’

Defined sociology as a systematic study of society

He believed society is constantly changing but struggles to adapt

made the concept of positivism.

Question 5

What is Positivism? Who made it?

Answer 5

using the scientific method to get quantifiable data in order to understand society

Auguste Comte

Question 6

What is objectivity, Reflexivity and Universality? Provide examples of Universality.

Answer 6

Objectivity: The researcher has removed all bias

Reflexivity: Reflecting on biases

Universality: looking for similarities between cultures

ie. in parenting or family structure

Question 7

Macrosociology vs. Microsociology

Answer 7

Macrosociology: the study and analysis
of social systems on a large scale

Microsociology: the study and analysis
of small groups and individuals within a society

Question 8

What is a breaching experiment?

Answer 8

An experiment that is designed to break social norms