Introduction to Sociology

<p>The relationship between individuals and their societies (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It allows for different perspectives based on personal to systematic analysis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The relationship between social structures and individual actions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Its scientific approach to studying social behavior (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It helps relate personal troubles to larger social dynamics (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Recognized and intended consequences (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Unrecognized and unintended consequences (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

<p>The role of ideology in social change (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Inequality and conflict between genders (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Inequalities between different racial and ethnic groups (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Society is the product of everyday interactions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It ignores interdependence and shared values (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Broad social structures that shape society (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It disrupts the operation of society (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Social-conflict theory (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Symbolic meanings and social interactions in specific situations (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>As having both functional and dysfunctional consequences (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It highlights how games reflect social standing and inequalities. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The conflict between competing interest groups (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Focusing on large-scale social processes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Interactionist approach (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Structural-Functionalism (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A living organism (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Patterns of social behavior (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Consequences of social patterns on society (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Herbert Spencer (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Emphasis on interrelated social parts (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Analyzing culture in the United States (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It reflects the harmonious functioning of society. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The scientific study of human society and social interactions, focusing on how people are affected by and affect the social structures around them.

A way of viewing the world that emphasizes the influence of social factors on individual behavior and experiences.

The ability to connect personal experiences to broader societal issues and understand how individual problems relate to larger social patterns.

Identifying common patterns of behavior within specific groups of people.

Different ways of understanding a phenomenon, ranging from personal experience to systematic analysis of a large group or sample.

Understanding cause-and-effect relationships in social phenomena, recognizing how different social classes influence social outcomes.

Problems of an individual, often considered private.

Problems affecting large groups of people within a society.

The systematic study of human society, social interactions, and the structures that influence our behavior.

A way of looking at the world that emphasizes the influence of social factors on individual behaviors, beliefs, and experiences.

The ability to connect personal experiences to broader societal issues and understand how individual problems relate to larger social patterns.

A theoretical perspective that views society as a complex system with interconnected parts that work together to maintain stability and order.

Relatively stable patterns of social behavior that give our lives shape, such as families, schools, work, and communities.

The consequences of any social pattern for the operation of society as a whole. All social structures are seen as having functions that contribute to the well-being of society.

A pioneering sociologist who authored one of the earliest analyses of American culture and translated Auguste Comte's work into English.

A prominent early sociologist known for his doctrine of Social Darwinism, which suggested that individuals who could not compete were less adapted to the environment.

A foundational figure in sociology who established the discipline as a field of empirical research. He is known for his studies on suicide and his contributions to functionalist theory.

Functionalism emphasizes the interconnectedness of social institutions, the importance of social order and stability, and the need for social solidarity.

The intended and recognized consequences of a social pattern.

The unintended and unrecognized consequences of a social pattern.

Any social pattern that disrupts the smooth operation of society.

A framework that views society as a battleground of competing groups vying for power and resources.

The owners of the means of production, often referred to as capitalists.

The working class who sell their labor for wages.

Theorizes that society's inequality generates conflict and change.

Focuses on inequality and conflict between women and men.

Focuses on inequality and conflict between people of different racial and ethnic categories.

Views society as a product of everyday interactions and meanings.

Focuses on close-up interactions in specific situations.

Focuses on the big picture, examining how social structures shape society as a whole.

A micro-level perspective focusing on how meanings are created and shared through social interaction.

A macro-level perspective that sees society as a system with interconnected parts that work together.

Sports contribute to the smooth operation of society by providing social cohesion, entertainment, and physical activity.

Negative consequences of sports, like injuries, doping, and discrimination, can undermine social stability.

Sports can reflect societal inequalities, with some groups traditionally excluded or disadvantaged.