Sociology Flashcards
What does symbolic interactionism emphasize?
The active role of individuals in shaping their social world
What is ‘verstehen’ as introduced by Max Weber?
Understanding social action in a deep way
What is the focus of functionalism in sociology?
How each part of society functions together to contribute to the whole
What does constructivism propose about reality?
Reality is what humans cognitively construct it to be
What is the ‘aha’ moment in sociology as described by Peter L. Berger?
When a sociological theory becomes applicable and understood
What was the role of sociology in the Brown vs. Board of Education decision?
The research of Kenneth and Mamie Clark was cited to demonstrate the harmful effects of segregation
What is dramaturgical analysis in sociology?
A technique that uses theater as an analogy for social interaction
What was Jane Addams known for?
Founding Hull House, a center serving needy immigrants
What is the focus of sociologists who study social facts?
Laws, morals, values, religious beliefs, and cultural rules that govern social life
What is constructivism in sociology?
The idea that reality is what humans cognitively construct it to be
What does quantitative sociology focus on?
Statistical methods and large-scale surveys
What is a manifest function in sociology?
A consequence of a social process that is sought or anticipated
What is the focus of public sociology:
Increasing understanding of social factors and assisting in finding solutions
What does the term ‘culture’ encompass in sociology?
A group’s shared practices, values, and beliefs
What is a criticism of structural functionalism
It cannot adequately explain social change
What is the sociological imagination?
Awareness of the relationship between individual behavior and the wider culture
What did Charles Herbert Cooley propose?
The concept of ‘the looking-glass self’
What was George Herbert Mead’s focus in sociology?
The development of the mind and self through social processes
What is the role of social institutions in functionalism?
To meet the biological and social needs of individuals in society
Who published ‘The Study of Sociology’ in 1873?
Herbert Spencer
What is structural functionalism?
A theory that sees society as a structure with interrelated parts
What was Jane Addams’ contribution to public policy?
Research conducted at Hull House informed child labor, immigration, and healthcare policies
What does conflict theory emphasize?
The competition for limited resources in society
What is public sociology’s goal?
To increase understanding of social factors and assist in finding solutions
What are manifest functions in sociology?
Consequences of a social process that are sought or anticipated
What did George Herbert Mead argue about the self?
The self is developed as a result of social processes
How do sociologists view the relationship between individual and society?
As inseparable
Who introduced the term ‘sociology’ in an unpublished manuscript in 1780?
Emmanuel-Joseph Sieyès
What do micro-level sociologists study?
Small groups and individual interactions
What is the focus of Robert E. Park’s research?
How individuals live within their environment
