Status
Define Status
position or rank in relation to others
what is the significance of roles?
roles help define society's social structure and establish the behavior and interactions.
What is the role of family as an institution in society?
The family serves as the primary social unit, providing emotional support, socialization, and economic cooperation.
who is considered the founder of sociology?
Auguste Comte
A small group of people who interact over a relatively long period of time on a personal basis
Primary group
What is one example of Status?
parent, child, and sibling
Leaders provide guidance and decision-making for the group, often based on consensus rather than formal authority.
How does education function as an institution?
preparing them for participation in society and the workplace.
Which sociologist is known for his study of social structure and concept of "anomie"?
Emile Durkheim
A hotel owner lets you stay at the hotel in exchange for $60.what type of interaction is this?
Accommodation
how does social status relate to social stratification?
because it determines individuals' positions within the social hierarchy.
How do roles differ in agricultural societies compared to hunter-gatherer societies?
Agriculture societies have more defined roles, including farmers, artisans, and traders.
what is the significance of religion as an institution?
moral framework, community cohesion, and answers to existential questions.
who introduced the concept of the "protestant ethic" and its relationship to capitalism?
Max Weber
A set of people who interact based on shared expectations and share a degree of common identity
Group
what are three different types of status?
Ascribed status and acheived status
In industrial societies, what role does the worker play?
workers are specialized laborers who operate machinery or perform specific tasks in factories.
How do political institutions impact society?
governance structures, create laws, and distribute power.
Karl Marx
4 types of Accommodation
Comprise, Truce,Arbitration, Mediation
Can social status change over time and if so how?
yes
what role does technology play in postindustrial societies?
Technology drives the economy, facilitating information exchange and service delivery.
what role do economic institutions play in society?
the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services.
Who is known for the concept of symbolic interactionism ?
George Herbert Mead
A group of in which interaction is impersonal and temporary in nature.
Secondary group