SO4001 Sociology Lecture 2
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What is sociology primarily defined as?

  • The systematic study of society (correct)
  • The examination of economic systems
  • The analysis of literary works
  • The study of environmental impacts on society

Which of the following dimensions of society is NOT typically studied by sociologists?

  • Media and communications
  • Crime and deviance
  • Social movements
  • Fashion trends (correct)

What do sociologists focus on when using the sociological perspective?

  • Understanding historical events alone
  • Seeing individuals as social beings impacted by social forces (correct)
  • The emotional aspects of society
  • Analyzing individual behavior in isolation

Which of the following is NOT part of the sociological perspective?

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What does the sociological perspective primarily emphasize in individuals?

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Which of the following is NOT considered a group membership within the sociological perspective?

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What is needed to understand sociology according to the content?

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Which question do sociologists seek to answer regarding rules in society?

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How does the sociological perspective view agency in individuals?

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In terms of sociological study, what does 'seeing the general in the particular' refer to?

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What aspect does the relationship between structure and agency address in sociology?

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According to the sociological perspective, what role do power dynamics play in society?

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What is Sociology?

Sociology is the systematic study of society. It examines the way people interact, form groups, and create structures within a society.

What aspects of society do sociologists study?

Sociologists study various dimensions of society such as social identity, social inequality, media, technology, family, crime, work, and much more.

What is the sociological perspective?

The sociological perspective is a lens used by sociologists to understand social phenomena. It encourages viewing individuals as products of their social environment, seeing patterns in individual experiences, and acknowledging the significance of social structures.

Seeing individuals as social beings

The sociological perspective helps us understand that individuals are not isolated but are shaped by social forces, patterns, and structures.

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Seeing the general in the particular

The sociological perspective helps us identify general patterns across different people and situations, demonstrating how social structures influence individual actions.

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Challenging assumptions

The sociological perspective encourages us to question assumptions and challenge common-sense understandings of social phenomena. It prompts us to look deeper and see things from a different perspective.

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The relationship between individuals and social structures

It emphasizes the relationship between individual actions and social structures, showcasing how social forces shape individual behaviors and experiences.

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Understanding social phenomena

It helps us understand the complex interplay of social factors and their impact on people's experiences and actions.

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Agency

The ability of individuals to make choices and exercise agency within the constraints of social structures.

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Social Structure

The patterned social arrangements that influence individual behavior.

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Seeing the Strange in the Familiar

The process of examining familiar aspects of life as if they were new and unfamiliar, questioning assumptions and seeking explanations.

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Sociology

The systematic study of society, using scientific methods to understand the social world.

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Social Inequality

The unequal distribution of power, resources, and opportunities in society, leading to advantages for certain groups.

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Structure/Agency Debate

The ongoing debate in sociology about the interplay between individual agency and social structures.

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Micro Perspective

The sociological perspective that emphasizes the individual's role in shaping their own experiences and choices within society.

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Macro Perspective

The sociological perspective that examines large-scale social structures and forces, such as institutions and economic systems.

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Study Notes

SO4001 Lecture 2 Notes

  • Course Information

  • Lecture 2, by Dr James Carr

  • The lecture discussed what sociology is and what sociologists do.

  • The slides included administrative details such as tutorial times and updates, as well as assigned readings.

House-Keeping

  • Note-taking: Slides are numbered.
  • Student emails: Firewalls and other security measures apply.

Tutorials

  • Start Week 3
  • Run in weeks 3, 5, 7, 9 and 11.
  • Tutorials are not lectures.
  • Personalised timetable.
  • International and Erasmus students are included.
  • Additional information to follow ('NB...').

Tutorial Update

  • Friday tutorials at 15h00 and 16h00 are cancelled.
  • More updates may be available on lecture slides and Brightspace announcements.

Learning Outcomes

  • Today: Introduction to sociological perspective(s) and the discipline of sociology.

Assigned Reading

  • Terrible Magnificent Sociology pp. 3-11
  • Sociology: Making sense of society, 5th ed. (Punch, S., Marsh, I., Keating, M., & Harden, J. 2013) Harlow: Pearson. Read pages 3-12.

Read Further

  • Invitation to Sociology (Berger, P.L., 1963) N.Y.: Doubleday.
  • Excerpt is available through the resources section of Sulis.
  • Sociology Department Handbook.

What is Sociology?

  • The systematic study of society.

What Dimensions of Society Do Sociologists Study?

  • Social Identity: examples include class, gender, race, ethnicity, age.
  • Social Inequality
  • Work
  • Organisations
  • The economy
  • Health
  • The body
  • Culture
  • Media and communications
  • Science and technology
  • The family
  • Crime and deviance
  • Social movements
  • The environment
  • Political sociology
  • Religion

The Sociological Perspective

  • The lens sociologists use, to help see the social world more clearly.
    • Seeing individuals as social beings, impacted by social forces.
    • Seeing the general in the particular.
    • Seeing the strange in the familiar.

The Sociological Perspective: Group Membership(s)

  • Group members are impacted by: family, gender identities, class, sexualities, race, ethnicity and religion.
  • Micro and macro factors and implications.

The Sociological Perspective: Structure/Agency Debate

  • Understanding that social forces impact individuals: Recognising that social patterns exist.
  • Reflection on personal agency: How much freedom people have to make individual decisions. (Consider interacting with a classmate for 3 minutes).

The Sociological Perspective: Seeing the Strange in the Familiar

  • Viewing everyday situations with fresh eyes.
  • Comparing 'common knowledge' with sociological understandings.
  • Example: Parking assumptions.

What Do Sociologists Want to Know?

  • How does society work?
  • How do we organize ourselves socially?
  • What groups constitute society?
  • How do we govern ourselves socially? (power dynamics)
  • What types of rules (formal and informal) have we created?

What Do Sociologists Want to Know? 2

  • How do rules shape relationships with other members of a group or groups?
  • At the micro level (e.g., intimate relationships, family, culture shock, eye contact.)
  • At the macro level (e.g., economy, political).
  • Do social relationships advantage some groups over others?

View the World Through New Eyes

  • Looking at the world with a fresh viewpoint.
  • Re-examine preconceptions, attitudes, and values.

Problematise...Happy/Challenged?

  • Encourage critical thinking and analysis.
  • Consider potential social factors.
  • Recognize oneself and others.

Next Lecture

  • The development of Sociology.

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This quiz covers the main concepts discussed in Sociology Lecture 2 by Dr. James Carr. It includes an introduction to sociology, assigned readings, and tutorial information. Assess your understanding of the sociological perspectives introduced in this session.

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