Sociology...Duh!
the systematic study of human society
What is Sociology?
this guy though capitalism was bad...really bad!
Who is Karl Marx?
unwritten rules of behavior
What are norms?
You can look at large social structures from a distance (a macro-level approach), or you can zoom in and take a close-up look at social interactions within a specific situation (a _________ approach).
What is micro-level?
a small group in a city park convinced strangers that this animal was stuck in a tree (demonstrating the power of groupthink and the pressure to conform to popular belief)
What is a snake?
Sociology relies on data, seeking truth without judgement, and recognizing that generalizations do not apply to every person in a given category. These are the things that set Sociology apart from _______.
What is a stereotype?
this guy believed that we have instinctual urges that we must balance with cultural norms and societal expectations (hint: id, ego, superego)
Who is Sigmund Freud?
changes that occur as a society gains new technology
What is sociocultural evolution?
this approach sees society as a complex system whose parts work together to promote solidarity and stability
What is structure-function approach?
We recently read an article about a small town that was struggling to maintain its population. This factory in the small town closed because it became 'easier to get it from abroad for cheaper'.
What is a shoe factory?
Sociology became an academic discipline in this century.
What is the 1800s?
this guy believed we're all wearing different masks throughout the day and playing roles like a theatrical production. (he didn't even believe there is ONE true self!)
Who is Erving Goffman?
the tendency of group members to conform/agree, resulting in a narrow point of view
this theoretical approach focuses on inequalities between men and women
What is gender-conflict (feminist theory)?
In Colombia, a small group of individuals dress up as this object as part of a unique initiative to discourage illegal parking.
What is a traffic cone?
a scientific approach to knowledge based on positive facts rather than speculation
What is Positivism?
this guy theorized that people who lack sufficient social integration (connection) may be at a higher risk of committing suicide.
Who is Emile Durkheim?
judging another culture by the standards of your own culture
What is ethnocentrism?
this approach focuses on finding meaning in everyday interactions, so researchers will often consider setting, body language, communication, and other behaviors as clues.
What is symbolic-interaction approach?
We recently watched a film about the foster care system. This is the school that one of the main characters was about to attend.
What is UCLA?
These 3 societal changes triggered new awareness and thinking that led to Sociology...
1. What is the Industrial Revolution?
2. What is Urbanization (cities growing quickly)?
3. What is political change (end of monarchies)?
this guy theorized that -- unlike traditional societies -- modern societies are obsessed with rationalization, which explains why we're always seeking new ways to get things done faster and more efficiently.
Who is Max Weber?
judging another culture by its own standards
What is cultural relativism?
Labeling Theory suggests that deviance and conformity depend less on what people do and more on __________.
What is other people's response or reaction to their behavior?
This is the name of the documentary we watched that explored the influence of Indigenous musicians on popular music.
What is "Rumble: the Indians who rocked the world"?