Sociology Terms

Question 1

Positivism

Answer 1

Observing leads to a better understanding

Question 2

Manifest Function

Answer 2

Intended effects (school, learning math)

Question 3

Latent functions

Answer 3

Unintended effects (social interaction in school)

Question 4

Consensus of values

Answer 4

Values everyone agrees on (treat others the way you want or be treated)

Question 5

Karl Marx’s 2 class society

Answer 5

Bourgeoise

Proletariat

Question 6

Bourgeoise

Answer 6

Makes wealth on their own

Question 7

Proletariat

Answer 7

Common workers (people who work for bourgeoise)

Question 8

Functionalism

Answer 8

Places importance on each part In society (first paradigm)

Question 9

Mechanical solidarity

Answer 9

Pre industrial (farming, self reliant)

Question 10

Organic solidarity

Answer 10

Specialized role (dependence on each other) (industrial)

Question 11

Social consensus

Answer 11

Unwritten requirement of what to wear (wear pants and shirt to school)

Question 12

Dramaturgy

Answer 12

Monitor ourselves continuously because we are projecting an image to others. (Impression management)

Question 13

Symbol

Answer 13

Something that represents something abstract

Question 14

4 principles of functionalism

Answer 14

1. Change / Upheaval
2. Society goes back to new normal
3. Social statics (compte)

Question 15

Conflict perspective

Answer 15

Competition
Change
Constraints

Question 16

-est groups

Answer 16

Group with power
Fast-est
Strong-est