Sociology: Key Theorists Flashcards
Who is Auguste Comte
First used the term “Sociology” and was also know for his notion of Positivism.
Who was Ibn Khaldun?
Wrote about the Muslim society in the 14th century. His work is really notable to modern sociologists.
Who is Talcott Parsons?
Part of the Structural Functionalism school of thought. Mentioned that people are defined by the purpose they serve.
Who is Karl Marx?
He is a Conflict Theorist that studied class conflict and the number of inequalities in society.
Who is Dorothy Smith?
A feminist sociologist that stated women have long been marginalized in society.
Who is Max Weber?
Symbolic Interactionist and developed the theory of Rationalization. Also thought people could be liberated through bureaucracies.
Who is Charles Cooley?
Is a Symbolic Interactionist who studied the relationship between an individual and society. Created primary group and the looking glass self.
Who is George Herbert Mead?
She is a Symbolic Interactionist who stressed the importance o symbols, language, and communication in human relationships.
Who is C. Wright Mills?
Idea of sociological imagination which is understanding the society you live it.
