What Is Sociology Flashcards
Who is Auguste Comte
The first person to use the term sociology which is defined as the systematic study of society
What did Auguste Comte believe
He believed that society is constantly changing changing and that individually and groups struggle to adapt to these changes and that these changes are ultimately positive while the adjustments may not feel that way
What is Auguste Comte most important contribution
Positivism which is the strict application of the scientific method in order to obtain concrete, measurable and testable data to understand society
What are values
Shared ideas and standards that are considered acceptable and binding
What are norms
Expectations about behaviour in particular context
What are roles
The expected behaviour of a person in a particular social position
Define Sociology
The scientific study of human social behaviour, including individuals, groups and society
