Sociological Perspectives Flashcards
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Describe the theoretical perspective of sociology made by the person:
Aguste Comte
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Positivism
2
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Herbert Spencer
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Social Darwinism
3
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Karl Marx
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Class Conflict
4
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Emile Durkheim
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Social Integration
5
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This process involves using the scientific method to explain what holds a society together
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Positivism
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It argues that the weak are left behind in order for society to adapt and become better, being coined the survival of the fittest.
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Social Darwinism
7
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According to Karl Marx, society is composed of two classes: the bourgeoisie (the capitalists) and the proletariat (the laborer) that fight against each other.
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Class Conflict
8
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People who have weaker ties to society tend to commit suicide.
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Social Integration
