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What is the sociological perspective?
What is the sociological perspective?
What is the definition of society?
What is the definition of society?
People who share a culture and a territory.
Define social location.
Define social location.
The group memberships that people have because of their location in history and society.
What is science?
What is science?
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What are natural sciences?
What are natural sciences?
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Define social sciences.
Define social sciences.
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What is a generalization?
What is a generalization?
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Define common sense.
Define common sense.
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What is the scientific method?
What is the scientific method?
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Define positivism.
Define positivism.
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What is sociology?
What is sociology?
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What does class conflict refer to?
What does class conflict refer to?
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Who does the term bourgeoisie refer to?
Who does the term bourgeoisie refer to?
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Define proletariat.
Define proletariat.
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What is social integration?
What is social integration?
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What are patterns of behavior?
What are patterns of behavior?
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Define value free.
Define value free.
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What are values?
What are values?
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Define objectivity.
Define objectivity.
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What is replication in research?
What is replication in research?
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What does verstehen mean?
What does verstehen mean?
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Define subjective meanings.
Define subjective meanings.
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What are social facts?
What are social facts?
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Define public sociology.
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What is a theory in sociology?
What is a theory in sociology?
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Define symbolic interactionism.
Define symbolic interactionism.
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What is functional analysis?
What is functional analysis?
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Define conflict theory.
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What does macro-level analysis involve?
What does macro-level analysis involve?
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Define micro-level analysis.
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What is social interaction?
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Define nonverbal interaction.
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Study Notes
Sociological Concepts
- Sociological Perspective: Engaging with human behavior through its social context, essential for understanding societal dynamics.
- Society: Defined by shared culture and territory among groups of people.
- Social Location: Refers to personal group memberships influenced by historical context and societal position.
- Common Sense: Widely accepted beliefs that are often taken for granted as truths.
Scientific Frameworks
- Science: Involves systematic methods to acquire knowledge, encompassing various fields of study.
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Natural Sciences vs. Social Sciences:
- Natural sciences study physical environments, while social sciences focus on comprehending social phenomena through controlled observations.
- Scientific Method: Emphasizes objective and systematic observations to validate theories and claims.
Theoretical Approaches in Sociology
- Positivism: Advocates applying scientific methodologies to study social behaviors.
- Sociology: The scientific exploration of society and human interactions.
- Class Conflict: Karl Marx's concept explaining the tension between capitalists (bourgeoisie) and workers (proletariat) in society.
- Social Integration: Connections and unity among group members through shared values and bonds.
Analysis Levels and Interaction
- Macro-level Analysis: Investigates large-scale societal patterns and large groups.
- Micro-level Analysis: Focuses on small-scale social interactions and relationships within groups.
- Social Interaction: Describes actions of individuals affecting others, encompassing in-person and remote communication.
- Nonverbal Interaction: Communication through gestures, silence, and spatial awareness without spoken language.
Key Terms and Theories
- Generalization: Extending conclusions from specific observations to broader contexts.
- Value Free: Idea that personal values should not influence sociological research.
- Replicability: The necessity for studies to be repeated to confirm results.
- Verstehen: A concept by Max Weber denoting empathetic understanding of others' situations.
- Symbolic Interactionism: A perspective emphasizing the role of symbols in creating meaning within social interactions.
- Functional Analysis: Views society as a set of interdependent parts contributing to overall social stability.
- Conflict Theory: Focuses on competition among groups for limited resources, highlighting societal power dynamics.
Social Dynamics and Research
- Social Facts: Emile Durkheim’s term for societal patterns that influence individual behavior.
- Public Sociology: Engaging sociology for societal benefits, enriching public discourse and informing policy.
- Theory: Frameworks explaining relationships and connections between various aspects of reality.
- Subjective Meanings: Personal significance individuals attribute to their own behaviors and actions.
- Objectivity: The pursuit of neutrality and impartiality in research to enhance validity.
Additional Notes
- Globalization: The increasing interconnectedness of societies and cultures on a global scale.
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Test your understanding of key sociological concepts such as social location, common sense, and the distinctions between natural and social sciences. This quiz also explores the scientific method's application in sociology and various theoretical approaches. Dive into the sociological perspective and the frameworks that shape our understanding of society.