Vocabulary
The study of human society and social behavior, focusing on social interaction
What is Sociology?
Considered the "father of sociology"
Auguste Comte
The three main theoretical frameworks in Sociology
What are Functionalist, Conflict, and Symbolic Interactionist theories
He developed the idea for the sociological imagination
Who is C. Wright Mills?
What is phenomena?
A pioneer for racial equality in the field of sociology
Who is W.E.B Du Bois
The main focus of this theory is social order
What is Functionalism?
Six of the main tenets of sociologist research are
What are informed consent, conflict of interest, confidentiality, non-exploitation, honesty, duty to protect
The intended function of social elements that are consciously and deliberately designed to be beneficial
What is manifest function?
A pioneer for gender equality in the field of Sociology
Who is Harriet Martineau?
This theory describes the ability to see the connection between the self and society
What is the Sociological Imagination?
The Milgram experiment involved subjects believing they were causing harm to a "student" by shocking them. This aspect of the study may have violated...
What are honesty, informed consent, duty to protect
The unintended or unrecognized function of an element in society
What is latent function?
Believed that class conflict is the central force in society and social reform can only be achieved through revolution?
Who is Karl Marx?
The main focus of this theory is social meaning
What is symbolic interactionsim?
Wendell Johnson's "Monster" study involved inducing stuttering in non-stuttering children. This aspect of the study violated...
What is duty to protect?
The application of the scientific approach to the social world using research and objective study
What is Positivism?
Was one of the first to study, recognize, and understand the connection between social and personal influences on suicide
Emile Durkheim
This sociologist's main theory explored the development of the Protestant Work Ethic and its influence on capitalism
Who is Max Weber?
This historical change happened that influenced the development of the field of sociology.
What is the Industrial Revolution?