Social Groups
Vocab
Sociological Perspective
Origins of Sociology
Theoretical Perspectives
100

these groups are used for self-evaluation in order to form values, beliefs, and attitudes

Reference Groups

100

the internal conflict experienced by marginalized groups in an oppressive society

Double Consciousness 

100

this term refers to the ability to connect personal struggles and experiences to societal issues 

Sociological Imagination 

100

this sociologist argued that society was driven by conflicts between classes, leading to his Conflict Theory

Karl Marx

100

this theory views society as a battleground where society is full of conflicts between groups

Conflict Perspective/Conflict Theory

200

these are small, close-knit groups where members interact personally and often

Primary Groups

200

collections of individuals connected by shared values, roles, and interactions

Social Groups

200

this man coined the term sociological imagination, arguing that we must understand the historical and social contexts of peoples' lives

C. Wright Mills

200

this sociologist founded the NAACP, and his work focused on studying race and ethnicity in sociology

W.E.B. Du Bois

200

this is the place where people are relaxed and can be their true selves

Back Stage

300

these groups are structured with specific roles, rules, and norms, often with a defined hierarchy 

Formal Groups

300

includes studying key components such as social relationships, institutions, and social behavior in order to study society and social behavior

Sociology

300

this term involves identifying general patterns in the behaviors of individuals by looking at the groups and institutions that shape them

Sociological Perspective

300

this French philosopher is known as the "Father of Sociology", theorizing that societies evolve in three stages: Theological, Metaphysical, and Positive

Auguste Comte

300

this perspective views society as a complex system where society works together, much like a machine

Functionalism

400

examples of this social group include coworkers, classmates, clubs, and organizations as they are formal and less personal

Secondary Groups

400

this social science focuses on government systems and power dynamics

Political Science

400

social pressures and the need to belong often drive individuals to do this 

Conform

400

this sociologist introduced the theory of social action, where individuals act based on the meanings they attach to their actions, not just in response to external factors

Max Weber

400

this is where people perform or display their best selves in order to be accepted

Front Stage

500

an example of this type of groups are school friends, coworkers, and fellow hobbyists

Peer Groups

500

this term refers to the ability to influence or control the behaviors of others, often seen in politics, education, and economics

Power

500

this term refers to the way people act in social settings, influenced by societal norms and values

Social Behavior

500

this sociologist laid the groundwork for the modern social welfare system with her establishment of Hull House

Jane Addams

500

this perspective focuses on small, everyday interactions as they shape how individuals see the world

Symbolic Interactionism

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