Social Groups
these groups are used for self-evaluation in order to form values, beliefs, and attitudes
Reference Groups
the internal conflict experienced by marginalized groups in an oppressive society
Double Consciousness
this term refers to the ability to connect personal struggles and experiences to societal issues
Sociological Imagination
this sociologist argued that society was driven by conflicts between classes, leading to his Conflict Theory
Karl Marx
this theory views society as a battleground where society is full of conflicts between groups
Conflict Perspective/Conflict Theory
these are small, close-knit groups where members interact personally and often
Primary Groups
collections of individuals connected by shared values, roles, and interactions
Social Groups
this man coined the term sociological imagination, arguing that we must understand the historical and social contexts of peoples' lives
C. Wright Mills
this sociologist founded the NAACP, and his work focused on studying race and ethnicity in sociology
W.E.B. Du Bois
this is the place where people are relaxed and can be their true selves
Back Stage
these groups are structured with specific roles, rules, and norms, often with a defined hierarchy
Formal Groups
includes studying key components such as social relationships, institutions, and social behavior in order to study society and social behavior
Sociology
this term involves identifying general patterns in the behaviors of individuals by looking at the groups and institutions that shape them
Sociological Perspective
this French philosopher is known as the "Father of Sociology", theorizing that societies evolve in three stages: Theological, Metaphysical, and Positive
Auguste Comte
this perspective views society as a complex system where society works together, much like a machine
Functionalism
examples of this social group include coworkers, classmates, clubs, and organizations as they are formal and less personal
Secondary Groups
this social science focuses on government systems and power dynamics
Political Science
social pressures and the need to belong often drive individuals to do this
Conform
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
this is where people perform or display their best selves in order to be accepted
Front Stage
an example of this type of groups are school friends, coworkers, and fellow hobbyists
Peer Groups
this term refers to the ability to influence or control the behaviors of others, often seen in politics, education, and economics
Power
this term refers to the way people act in social settings, influenced by societal norms and values
Social Behavior
this sociologist laid the groundwork for the modern social welfare system with her establishment of Hull House
Jane Addams
this perspective focuses on small, everyday interactions as they shape how individuals see the world
Symbolic Interactionism