History of Sociology

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Which sociological perspective focuses on how individuals interact with one another in society?

  • Functionalism
  • Postmodernism
  • Conflict theory
  • Symbolic interactionism (correct)

Who is considered the father of modern sociology?

  • Auguste Comte (correct)
  • Karl Marx
  • Max Weber
  • Emile Durkheim

Who is known for his theory of the 'iron cage' and the concept of 'rationalization' in modern society?

  • Karl Marx
  • Emile Durkheim
  • Herbert Spencer
  • Max Weber (correct)

Which of the following terms refers to the social, economic, and political disparity between those who are wealthy and those who are poor?

<p>Social stratification (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the sociological perspective discussed in the text?

<p>The interaction between individuals in society (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to the social, economic, and political disparity between different economic classes?

<p>Social stratification (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is known for his theory of the 'iron cage' and the concept of 'rationalization' in modern society?

<p>Max Weber (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What term is used for the process by which traditional ways of thinking and behavior are replaced by rational-legal systems?

<p>Rationalization (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used for the process by which traditional ways of thinking and behavior are replaced by rational-legal systems?

<p>Modernization (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which sociological perspective focuses on how individuals interact with one another in society?

<p>Symbolic interactionism (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is known for his theory of the 'iron cage' and the concept of 'rationalization' in modern society?

<p>Max Weber (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What term is used for the social, economic, and political disparity between different economic classes?

<p>Social inequality (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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