Module 3.1, Module 3.2 Flashcards
Founded Sociology, he wanted a systematic science for studying society.
August Comte
The scientific study of society and behavior
Sociology
Sociology was founded in ______
1800
Is a group of people who share a culture and territory
Society
Says that the key characteristics of modernity are industrialism, capitalism, institution of surveillance, and dynamism
Anthony Giddens
Use of material power and machinery in production
Industrialism
Production system involving both product market and labor power.
Capitalism
Massive extent of power by institutions
Institution of surveillance
The massive changes and progress (presents a social responsibility)
Dynamism
According to him a society is comprised of social groups
George Simmel
Is any group comprised of two or more individuals interacting with one another sharing similar characteristics and identify themselves as part of the group.
Social Group
Ties that connects you
Social network
Traditional in nature and that you are of it mainly because your family is also part of it.
Organic Group
Considered Modern and formed through shared self-interest, goals, and free will
Rational group
A sociologist from the late 1800 and is well know for his theory of social self
George Herbert Mead