Sociological Perspective of the Self: Background Flashcards
He was the FATHER of SOCIOLOGY
Auguste Comte
Is the scientific study of society and behavior
Sociology
_______ is a group of people who share a culture and territory
Society
What are the four key characteristics of modernity by Anthony Giddens?
INDUSTRIALISM
CAPITALISM
INSTITUTION OF SURVEILLANCE
DYNAMISM
Use of material power and machinery in production.
INDUSTRIALISM
Production system involving both product market and labor power
CAPITALISM
Massive extent of power by institution
INSTITUTION OF SURVEILLANCE
Massive changes or progress
DYNAMISM
According to _______, a society is comprised with different social groups.
George Simmel
Any group comprised of two or more individuals who are interacting with one another, sharing similar characteristics.
Social group
It is the ties that connect you and your s social group (George Simmel)
Social Network
What are the two types of social group
RATIONAL and ORGANIC Group
Traditional in nature and that you are part of it because your family is also part of it.
ORGANIC GROUP
They are formed through shared self-interest, goals, and freewill.
RATIONAL GROUP