Major Theoretical Perspectives
This theory says that society is a stable and orderly
Functionalist
One of the branches of science, devoted to the study of societies and the relationships among individuals within those societies.
Social Science
Coined the term "Class Conflict"
Karl Marx
The study of individuals on a small scale
Micro-level
Sociologists' do NOT strive to use scientific standards
This theory justifies why people use power for their own good.
Conflict
A social science that focuses on society, human social behaviour, patterns and relationships.
Sociology
This sociologist has a famous speech called "Ain't I a Woman?"
Soujourner Truth
The study of society on a large scale
Macro-Level
About 4000 Canadians die by suicide each year
True
This theory focuses how we use language, words, and symbols to create and maintain our society reality.
Symbolic Interactionist
Soci =
Ology =
Society
Science
This sociology founded the Hull House
Jane Addams
Murderers attach their own importance to their behavior. Which theory am I?
Symbolic Interactionist
Suicide is the second-most common cause of death among young people in Canada
True (ages 10-24)
This theory analyzes the situations and lives of women in society
Feminism
A large social grouping that shares geographic territory, and is subject to the same cultural expectations and political authority
A society
This sociologist is considered 'the father of sociology"
Auguste Comte
"Crime benefits society" which theory am I?
Functionalism
Sociologists are concerned with the individual factors in ones life to explain behaviour.
False - External factors