Sociology 100 Chapter 1

Question 1

strange in the familiar

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looking for a way that society shapes our choices

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general in the particular

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the broader social patterns that are reflected in the actions of individuals

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C.Wright mills

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proposed society as a whole needed its citizens to look for the links between the macro and micro levels

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Khaldun

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power in different societies. as societies grew, labor was no longer used for survival but luxury

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french revolution

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enlightenment. rapid change. ordinary citizens could create large scale changes in society.

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comte

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science can be used to understand social change. coined the word sociology.

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20th century

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attention of scholars within different disciplines was focused on only a certain part of society.

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21st century

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post disciplinarity: boundaries between disciplines.

interdisciplinarity: working together to understand a social phenomenon.

Question 9

sociological imagination

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empirical research methods, sociological theorizing, and critical thinking.

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3 different approaches to build a theory

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positivist: explanation and prediction
interpretive: understanding self and others
critical: power and emancipation

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sociological theoretical perspectives

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functionalist (positivist)
conflict (critical)
interactionist (interpretive)
feminist (critical)
postmodern (critical)

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Functionalism

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positive approach. macro level in which society is perceived as several structures each of which fulfills functions. consensus and cooperation are fundamental to the maintenance of social order. Durkheim created anomie which is normalness.

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Conflict

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macro level that focuses on large institutions. emphasizes power and emancipation. society is characterized by conflict and competition over scarce resources. Marx emphasized powerful vs. powerlessness.

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Interactionist

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interpretive approach that analyzes how we develop understanding. communication. Mead and Blumer. importance of significant others. importance of a generalized other: an overall sense of peoples expectations.

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Feminist

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Martineau was a speaker for social reform. academic work and social and political practice. darker side of society.

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Postmodern

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way society has changed means we cannot rely on grand theories of society. Foucault emphasized the relationship between knowledge and power.

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4 sociologies

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academic
policy
public
private

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cultural universes

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common practices shared by all societies

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postmodern perspective canada

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no single culture but a multiplicity of diverse cultures.

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material culture

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tangible and physical items that people have created for use and given meaning like pens and paper

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non material culture

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intangibles produced by intellectual or spiritual development such as ideas

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3 things culture shapes our understandings through

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language
norms
values

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Language

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it allows for personal expression, transmission of knowledge, and personal, social, and cultural identity. Sapir Whorff hypothesis suggest language shapes reality.

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Norms

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norms suggest language communicates norms.

folkways: informal based on accepted tradition
mores: formal institutionalized laws to maintain control
taboos: considered wrong in and of themselves

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Values

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collectively shared ideas about how to determine whether something is right or wrong like equality.

Question 26

Canadian Values

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equality and fairness
consultation and dialogue
accommodation and tolerance
support for diversity
compassion and generosity
attachment to Canadas natural beauty
Canada world image

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Parsons

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claims norms and values work together to keep society running smoothly.

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Conflict Perspective Canada

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norms may contradict underlying values

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Ideal culture

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values a majority of people

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Real culture

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practices by the majority of people

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Ethnocentrism

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tendency to believe that ones cultural beliefs and practices are superior and should be used as the standard

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Fiske

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claimed a distinction between mass and pop culture

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Peterson

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high culture and pop culture are utilized by members of all classes

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Explatory Research

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explores an area of interest that very little is known about

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Descriptive

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notes features and characteristics of a social phenomenon

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Explanatory

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better understand effects

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Evaluation

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analyzes

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Empowerment

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improve

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Sociological Research Process

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Research question
Literature Review
Narrowed Focus
Research Design
Data Collection
Data Analysis
Draw Conclusions
Report Findings

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Tri-Council Pplicy Statement

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Respect for Persons
Concern for Welfare
Prioritization of Justice

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2 approaches to research

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qualitative: using words
quantitative: use hypotheses to explain

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Sociological Research Methods

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Experiments
Surveys
Interviews
Secondary Data Analysis
Ethnography
Observation 
Multiple or Mixed Methods