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Which sociologist emphasized the concept that actions are based on interpretation?
Which sociologist emphasized the concept that actions are based on interpretation?
In the context of symbolic interactionism, what does 'Frontstage' refer to?
In the context of symbolic interactionism, what does 'Frontstage' refer to?
What is the primary focus of Ethnomethodology as discussed in the text?
What is the primary focus of Ethnomethodology as discussed in the text?
Which research method involves observing routine activities and is described as very descriptive?
Which research method involves observing routine activities and is described as very descriptive?
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What is the key difference between Inductive and Deductive reasoning, according to the text?
What is the key difference between Inductive and Deductive reasoning, according to the text?
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Who is considered the father of sociology?
Who is considered the father of sociology?
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Which sociologist is known for the concept of 'sociological imagination'?
Which sociologist is known for the concept of 'sociological imagination'?
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Which sociologist is associated with the theory of 'False Consciousness'?
Which sociologist is associated with the theory of 'False Consciousness'?
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In sociology, what do the Bourgeoisie and Proletariat represent according to Karl Marx?
In sociology, what do the Bourgeoisie and Proletariat represent according to Karl Marx?
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Which sociologist focused on the idea of 'structural functionalism' in society?
Which sociologist focused on the idea of 'structural functionalism' in society?
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Study Notes
Symbolic Interactionism
- Georg Herbert Mead emphasized that actions are based on interpretation.
Dramaturgy
- In symbolic interactionism, 'Frontstage' refers to the public self or the social role an individual portrays in public.
Ethnomethodology
- The primary focus of Ethnomethodology is to study how people make sense of their everyday activities and interactions.
Research Methods
- Observational research involves observing routine activities and is described as very descriptive.
Reasoning
- The key difference between Inductive and Deductive reasoning is that Inductive reasoning involves making a general conclusion from specific observations, whereas Deductive reasoning involves making specific conclusions from general principles.
Founders of Sociology
- Auguste Comte is considered the father of sociology.
- C. Wright Mills is known for the concept of 'sociological imagination'.
- Karl Marx is associated with the theory of 'False Consciousness'.
- Talcott Parsons focused on the idea of 'structural functionalism' in society.
Marx's Social Classes
- In sociology, the Bourgeoisie and Proletariat represent the dominant class (those who own the means of production) and the working class (those who do not own the means of production) according to Karl Marx.
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Test your knowledge on key concepts in sociology such as social location classifications, quantitative vs qualitative approaches, establishing patterns, and sociological imagination. Learn about important sociological ideas from Auguste Comte to C. Wright Mills.
