Social Action
What type of action does term apply to?:
"Subjectively meaningful, non-rational social action motivated by feelings"
Emotional Action
Define the term: Legal Authority
Based on rational, impersonal norms and rules that are imposed by the state and other bureaucratic organizations
Ex. The CJS
Dr. Khan is very dedicated and disciplined when it comes to her religion and studies. She works 4 jobs, maintains a 4.0 GPA, and is always working. Her roomate Dr. Cribbs has even heard her say that she feels guilty sitting around and doing nothing, because then she's letting down her church family.
What concept is Dr. Khan demonstrating?
The Puritan Ethic
When did Weber publish the important Sociological work The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism?
*HINT* Check your slides handout
1905
Inequality between groups in society based on differences in economic resources, social status/prestige, and political power
Stratification
What type of action does term apply to?:
"Nonrational, subjectively meaningful social action motivated by custom and habit"
Traditional Action
Define the term: Traditional Authority
Authority derived from long-standing traditions or customs that co-exists with legal authority
EX. Kings/Royalty
Define the term: Predestination
Define the term: Sociology
The interpretive understanding of subjectively meaningful social action in its historical and cultural context
Define and give us an example of: Class
What type of action does term apply to?:
"Rational, purposeful behavior motivated by a commitment to a particular value- independent from its success rate"
Value-Rational Action
Define the term: Charismatic Authority
Non Rational authority held by an individual who is perceived by others to have a special gift for leadership
Ex. U.S. President
Define the term: Calvinism
The theology that believes that your afterlife is predestined by God
The theology behind predestination
What term does this definition apply to?
Behavioral decisions or actions based on calculating, strategizing, and breaking down the cost-benefit-analysis of the goals and means
Verstehen or
Understanding or
Interpretive Understanding
Define and give us an example of: Status
What type of action does term apply to?:
"Behavioral decisions or actions based on calculated, strategic, and cost-benifit-analysis of the goals and means"
Instrumental Rational Action
What term does this definition apply to?
"The likelihood that individuals will be persuaded to comply with a given command"
Domination
Dr. London isn't super religious. He prohibits himself from indulging in any kind of substance including anything from medications and caffeine to hard drugs. He doesn't spend his money at all, and lives very frugally, often prioritizing lack of frivolity over engaging with other people.
What term is Dr. London demonstrating?
Asceticism
What term does this definition apply to?
The emphasis on the objective and non-personal authority of reason when deliberating and evaluating explanations of social behaviors/phenomena
Rationality
Define and give us an example of: Value
What a social actor values, and uses to raise questions about the goals that individuals, organizations, institutions, and societies should intentionally embrace
What type of action does term apply to?:
"Individuals/groups engage in behavior that is subjectively meaningful to them, while taking account of the behavior towards others"
Subjectively Meaningful Action
What term does this definition apply to?
"The likelihood that a social actor can impose its will despite resistance"
Power
A fundamental obligation towards work, where your work is valued as its own reward; a way to glorify God
What term does this definition apply to?
The idea that scientists/researchers don't inject their opinions and personal beliefs and values into the conduct, evaluation, and presentation of their research
Value Neutrality or Objectivity
Define and give us an example of: Political Power
The belief that economic status and social status, though independent from one another, can affect and overlap eachother.