sociology Flashcards
sociology
scientific study of society how they are shaped and shape society.
sociological eye
Allows you to see what others may not notice
sociological imagination
connecting what is happening in our own life to social patterns in the larger society.
Good generalization
statements backed by evidence to describe groups of people with an understanding that there can always be exceptions.
Stereotypes
predetermined ideas about a particular group of people.
W.E.B Du Bias
one of the founders of sociology and used sociology tools to fight racism.
Jane adams
cofounder of the settlement house movement
-early sociologist
Cofounded the NAACP along with Du Bias.
statis
low economical but very influential to society
What does mark say
We need to include class, statis, power
Max weber conflict of calling
if you work hard you will accumulate wealth
Theories
Explanation for various social patterns within society
social instituitions
sets of stauses & and roles focused around one central aspect of society.
Manifest functions
each institution fulfill necessary task in society
Latent Functions
Unintended consequences of an institutions
structural functionalism
look for social order and harmony
George Witzer
writes the medonalizm of society
Frank knight
talks about risk, certainty, and prosperity
Amel Durkon
A national functionist
Aniome
something big happens but the state of norminess is eliminated
Charles cooly
- looking glass
-how we base our identity of how we see others
George mead
- gives us two groups (significant others and generalized)
- you care what people think about you
Mechanical solidarity
“next person up” mentality
Structural functionalist
In order to progress institutions must work together
Symbolic interaction
focuses on individual or small groups rather than the entire society. Helps us understand how individuals are shaped in society
Conflict perspective
progges occurs with tension
lives in false consciouness
The structure of society is built from class struggle
