Chapter 1 - Sociology
The Sociological generalizations are the same as simple stereotypes
False
Sociology is the systematic study of
Human Society
Some of God's will/ mother nature, multiple Gods
Metaphysical Stage
Which of the following concepts refers to relatively stable patterns of social behavior?
Social Structure
The theoretical approach in sociology that views society as a complex system whose parts work together to promote solidarity and stability is the
Structural-Functional Approach
father of sociology
auguste comte
metal construct that represents some part of world in simple form. ex. family
concept
study that focuses on the need for social change
critical socioloy
study of sociology that forces on the meanings people attach to their social world
interpretive sociology
The recognized and intended consequences of a social pattern are referred to as?
manifest functions
procedure of determining ex. makes this salary
measurement
allows facts to speak for themselves not influences by personal value
objectivity (personal neutrality)
The social-conflict approach draws attention to
patterns of social inequality
study of society based on systematic observation of society or social behavior - common sense
positivist
positivism, cause/effect, science
scientific stage
being excluded from social activity (outsider)
social marginality
Which theoretical approach highlights the fact that is not so much what people do that matters as much as the meaning they attach to their behavior?
symbolic-interaction approach
God's will
theological stage
By linking specific facts together to give us meaning, we create a
theory
The sociological perspective reveals that personal decisions such as whom we marry shape to a large degree by our social enviornment
true
Validity refers to actually measuring exactly what one intends to measure
true
concept that changes from case to case ex. male
variable