Founders
oppression of women is similar to other systems of inequality
Who is Harriet Martineau?
focuses on symbols, meanings and everyday interactions
What is symbolic interactionism?
study of society and human social behavior
What is sociology?
Teens holding fewer jobs is an example of this
What is a social issue?
known as the Father of Sociology
Who is Auguste Comte?
power, inequality, and competition over resources create conflict
collection of labels and identifiers that you have
What is social position?
Who is Karl Marx?
equality can't exist without removing social barriers
Who is W.E.B. DuBois?
society made of parts that work together for stability and order
What is functionalism?
What is culture and territory?
these exist to create order and stability in society
What are social institutions?
society functions best when each part performs its role
Who is Emile Durkheim?
CEO's earn millions while workers struggle to pay rent
What is conflict theory?
focuses on how society influences people's lives
What is sociological perspective?
historical change that led to development of sociology
What was the Industrial Revolution?
says people work more than needed because system demands it
Who is Max Weber?
schools also teach punctuality, teamwork, and respect for authority
What is functionalism?
see how personal experiences are shaped by society
What is sociological imagination?
said society functions like an interconnected ecosystem
Who is Emile Durkheim?