Introduction to Sociology with Dr. Uttam Singh

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What does Sociology primarily focus on?

Analyzing economic systems

Exploring human society and social interactions (correct)

Studying individual behavior patterns

Understanding biological processes

How does Sociology differ from common sense?

Sociology relies on localized information

Common sense is built on unreflective beliefs (correct)

Common sense is widely accepted in academia

Sociology is based on practical knowledge

What aspect of society does Sociology focus on understanding?

Social relations and their patterns (correct)

Individual psychology

Biological evolution

Political ideologies

In what way does Sociology differ from disciplines like Political Science and Economics?

It explores human society and social interactions Signup and view all the answers

What is a key element that Sociology seeks to understand about social relations?

How relations combine and are built Signup and view all the answers

How does common sense differ from sociological thinking?

Common sense constructs imaginary social arrangements Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the relationship between Sociology and common sense?

Sociology complements common sense by providing a systematic approach Signup and view all the answers

Why is Sociology considered a scientific study?

Because it uses empirical research methods Signup and view all the answers

According to symbolic interactionism, how is common sense viewed?

As a culturally situated construction Signup and view all the answers

From the postmodernist perspective, what is common sense considered to be?

A culturally and historically situated construction Signup and view all the answers

How does conflict theory view the role of common sense in society?

As a way to reinforce existing power structures Signup and view all the answers

In what way does symbolic interactionism differ from conflict theory regarding common sense?

Symbolic interactionism views common sense as reinforcing power dynamics, while conflict theory sees it as challenging them. Signup and view all the answers

How do postmodernists differ from conflict theorists in their perspectives on common sense?

Postmodernists see common sense as reinforcing power structures, while conflict theorists view it as a source of social change. Signup and view all the answers

According to sociologist C. Wright Mills, what is common sense considered to be?

A sociological object shaped by social environments Signup and view all the answers

Which sociologist introduced the concept of 'habitus' as an unconscious internalization of social norms?

Pierre Bourdieu Signup and view all the answers

What role does common sense play in maintaining social order, according to functionalist sociologist Talcott Parsons?

Maintaining shared values and norms Signup and view all the answers

How did Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon contribute to the concept of 'common sense' in sociology?

Highlighted the role of social environments in shaping common sense Signup and view all the answers

What did Pierre Bourdieu describe as the unconscious internalization of social norms and expectations?

'Habitus' Signup and view all the answers