Sociological Theories
Describe Macro Sociology vs Micro Sociology.
Macro- Big picture
Micro- Small picture
(Must describe size)
Socially acceptable behaviors
Norms
Two types of socialization:
Early in life, helps you develop
Later in life
Primary and secondary socialization
Father of sociology
August Comte
What theory is Marx known for?
Conflict theory
Define and describe “Ideology”.
Ideology is a system of related beliefs. An example would be any form of religious beliefs.
Physical objects that are produced and reflect a culture
Material culture
What’s an example of primary socialization?
Family
Who believed that class conflict is the central force in society and social reform can only be achieved through revolution?
Karl Marx
What are the 3 main types of feminism?
Liberal, Marxist, Radical
What is Globalization?
The development of economic, political, and social relationships that stretch worldwide.
Ways of rewarding or punishing behavior
Sanctions
What is Sociological imagination?
The ability to see the connection between the larger wold and your personal life
What is socialization?
Socialization is the lifelong social experience by which people develop their humanity and learn culture.
Who was the proponent of "survival of the fittest"?
Herbert Spencer
Name 3 sociological theories.
Functionalism
Conflict theory
Interactionism
Ways in which members of society are made to conform to norms
Social control
Define Social identity.
Collective or group of identities applied to roles. Different cultures group these and classify them. An example would be the identity of a male or female
The nature argument proposes that human behaviour is ___________, while the nurture argument proposes that human behaviour is ____________.
Instinctive (biological) Learned (social)
Who proposed that rich and the poor would have conflict always?
Karl Marx
When regarding the conflict theory, what is an example of two forces that promote competition and change?
Power vs no power
(answers may vary)
People with simulator status, usually the same age, with frequent contact
Peers
Explain how the different parts of society work together to form a social system.
Functionalists, such as Murdock and Parsons, agree that social systems consist of four subsystems: political, cultural, economic, and family. Each performs different functions that address certain issues in society. Connections between subsystems allow members of society to survive.
What are manifest and latent functions and dysfunctions?
Manifest functions - intended beneficial consequence of an action Latent functions - unintended beneficial consequence of an action Manifest dysfunctions - intended harmful consequence of an action Latent dysfunctions - unintended harmful consequence of an action
Describe the three main events which set the stage for the emergence of Sociology.
1. Industrial Revolution 2. French Revolution 3. Imperialism