intro to sociology

Question 1

Meaning of using a sociological perspective

Answer 1

Develop a lens to view the world
To look at the whole picture
The community view
To observe and be aware
To understand interactions and situations
To understand observations and their impact

Question 2

4 Key ideas in sociology

Answer 2

Society
Individual
Groups
Institutions

Question 3

sociology definition

Answer 3

scientific study of how individuals both shape and are shaped by society (Korgen and Atkinson 2024)
- The world in which we live is a social creation

Question 4

how did sociology develop

Answer 4

out of a need to address and understand social issues e.g. people not being treated fairly – economic issues

Question 5

whats the Duality at the core of sociology

Answer 5

• People are affected by society e.g. trends, stereotypes
• People help shape the society in which we live e.g. activeism, people counteracting, behavioural choices, government voting

Question 6

society definition

Answer 6

A group of people who shape their lives in patterned ways and share a culture or common interests (Korgen and Atkinson, 2024)

Question 7

social structure definition

Answer 7

The framework of a society, shaped by its major social institutions and people’s positions within those institutions e.g. families – different cultural values, learned behaviours

Question 8

institutions definition

Answer 8

Any structure or mechanism of social order that organizes the behavior of a set of individuals → the Family

Question 9

socialisation definition

Answer 9

How we learn and develop our sense of self - The process of learning and internalizing the values, beliefs, and norms of our social group, through which we become functioning members of society

Question 10

microsociology definition

Answer 10

A level of analysis that studies face-to-face and small-group interactions to understand how these interactions affect the larger patterns and
institutions of society e.g. families sharing political views with their kids

Question 11

macrosociology defninition

Answer 11

A level of analysis that studies large-scale social structures to determine how they affect the lives of groups and individuals e.g. kids sharing these views with friends and others which later influences society

Question 12

what is the sociological eye

Answer 12

Enables individuals to see components of the social world that others may not notice - allows you to peer beneath the surface and discern social patterns (Korgen and Atkinson, 2021)
e.g. Noticing social class patterns in intimate relationships makes us aware of how larger society functions e.g. might be a correlation between economic status and parenting – influences the upbringing of their children – those who have to work more may not be around as much