lesson 2
scientific observation in the study of social behavior
what is positivism?
who are the proletariat?
a set of assumptions about an area of study accepted as sure as true
what is theoretical perspective?
approach emphasizing the role of conflict, competition, and constraint within a society
what is conflict perspective?
the study of social stability and order
what is social statics?
a clash between the bourgeoisie and the proletariat
what is a class conflict?
approach that emphasizing the contributions made by each part of society
what is functionalism?
The ability to control the behavior of others
what is power
The study of social remains at the center of modern sociology
what is social dynamics?
social dependency based on a widespread consensus of values and beliefs and dependence on tradition and family
what is mechanical solidarity?
an intended and recognized result of an action
what is manifest functions?
approach that focuses on the interaction among people based on their mutually understood symbols
what is symbolic interactionism?
a class who owns the means of producing wealth in industrial society (factories, equipment)
who is the bourgeoisie?
understanding social behavior by putting yourself in the place of others
what is verstehen?
unintended and unrecognized consequences of an aspect of society
what is latent functions?
approach that depicts human interaction as theatrical performances
what is dramaturgy?
people who own or control the means of producing wealth
What are capitalists?
a mind-set emphasizing knowledge, reason, and planning
what is rationalization?
negative consequences of an aspect of society
what is dysfunction?