16 Questions
What is the primary focus of sociology?
Studying the interactions between individuals and groups
Who is considered the founder of sociology?
Auguste Comte
What is positivism according to Auguste Comte?
Objective and value-free observation
In what context did sociology originate?
Intellectual/philosophical effort by a French man named Auguste Comte
Which term did Auguste Comte coin as the name for the science of society?
'Sociology'
What are the three stages through which society's knowledge passed according to Auguste Comte?
Theological, Metaphysical, Positivism
Which of the following is NOT a major aspect of human social life that sociology examines?
Physical health
What does sociology seek to understand about society?
How it influences individuals and their behavior
What was the primary reason that led thinkers of the day to recognize a necessity for a new science of sociology?
The transformation of Western Europe due to the Industrial Revolution.
How did the role of men change within families as a result of the Industrial Revolution?
They became breadwinners working in factories.
What aspect of society significantly increased as a result of the Industrial Revolution?
Standard of living.
How did the demographics of cities change post-Industrial Revolution?
They became more diverse.
Why did families before the Industrial Revolution have many children?
To increase the number of workers on farms.
What major shift occurred in women's roles after the Industrial Revolution?
They focused on making home goods.
In what way did factory work differ from farm work after the Industrial Revolution?
Factory work took men away from their families.
Why did societies find it necessary to develop a new science like sociology after changes brought about by the Industrial Revolution?
To comprehend complexities arising from societal transformations.
Explore the basic concepts and principles of sociology, including the study of society, social behavior, social institutions, and social problems. Understand how sociology provides insights into human social life and behavior across different disciplines.
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