Sociology: Max Weber and Ideological Concepts
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What term describes the collective beliefs about right and wrong, such as the views on crime?

  • Social facts
  • Social solidarity
  • Cultural norms
  • Collective conscience (correct)

    • Which type of solidarity is characterized by reliance on others for what we lack?

  • Mechanical solidarity
  • Organic solidarity (correct)
  • Structural solidarity
  • Cultural solidarity

    • Who is the sociologist associated with the theory of social solidarity?

  • Emile Durkheim (correct)
  • Karl Marx
  • Auguste Comte
  • Max Weber

    • What is an example of a social fact?

    <p>Customs that dictate behavior in society</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does mechanical solidarity rely on for unity among members of society?

    <p>Shared beliefs and similarities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect differentiates a crowd from a true society, according to Durkheim?

    <p>Established norms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can one feel a sense of belonging to a group even after leaving it?

    <p>Sense of identity related to nationality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What holds all members of society together, distinguishing them from other societies?

    <p>Social forces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is meant by the term 'habitus' in the context of social behavior?

    <p>An instinctive knowledge of the rules of social contexts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Bourdieu, how do higher-status families transmit cultural capital to their children?

    <p>By sending them to specialized lessons and activities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one characteristic of cultural capital according to Bourdieu?

    <p>It can be acquired unconsciously during early childhood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does etiquette play in the concept of habitus?

    <p>It is an essential aspect of cultural knowledge one should acquire</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What advantage do upper-class individuals have, according to Pierre Bourdieu?

    <p>They possess instinctive knowledge of societal rules acquired early</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term is used to describe a person in a network with the most connections to others?

    <p>Sociometric star</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes 'Gemeinschaft'?

    <p>A small community with tight social bonds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which concept refers to temporary alliances of different groups working for a common goal?

    <p>Coalitions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following terms refers to relationships that lack depth and are primarily business-oriented?

    <p>GeSELLschaft</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Karl Marx, how are individuals organized within society?

    <p>By their roles in production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What concept describes the observable ways groups operate to maintain unity?

    <p>Group dynamics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of ties connect individuals to others through indirect relationships?

    <p>Weak ties</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sociologist identified six types of society based on technology used for subsistence?

    <p>Gerhard Lenski</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the Superego in an individual's psyche?

    <p>It represents the moral conscience and authority within.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Simone de Beauvoir, how are women typically represented in literature?

    <p>As muses who inspire male heroes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What concept describes the practice of buying luxury goods to showcase social status?

    <p>Conspicuous consumption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'Alterity' represent in cultural studies?

    <p>The depiction of another group as fundamentally different or inferior.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which form of capital includes status and connections within a social network?

    <p>Social capital</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the concept of gender socialization primarily about?

    <p>The societal imposition of specific gender roles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Veblen's theory relate to leisure and status?

    <p>Wealthy individuals distinguish themselves through unproductive leisure activities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are Veblen goods characterized by?

    <p>Being expensive and intended to display wealth.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'habitus' refer to in social theory?

    <p>Preconceived cultural notions of behavior and taste.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Edward Said's concept of Orientalism describe?

    <p>The normalization of Western culture as superior.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Neurasthenia, utilized in late 19th century psychology?

    <p>An illness linked to industrialization and the stress of modernity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term encapsulates the idea of a shared essence that defines femininity in cultural representations?

    <p>Eternal feminine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Freud define sublimation in the context of civilization?

    <p>As a channeling of desires into socially acceptable outlets.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the authority in the Superego often redirect in an individual?

    <p>Drive towards reality and long-term goals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the concept of charismatic authority based on, according to Max Weber?

    <p>Personal inspiration from the individual</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the term 'dominant ideology'?

    <p>A system of values that supports the current authority</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Karl Marx, how are cultural symbols and values traced?

    <p>To the mode of production and profit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do intellectuals play in maintaining ideological hegemony, according to Antonio Gramsci?

    <p>They express the dominant class's ideals within society</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Stuart Hall describe the process of 'decoding' messages?

    <p>Interpreting messages based on personal circumstances</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic is often associated with the concept of 'the eternal feminine'?

    <p>A mysterious essence that captivates men</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'alterity' refer to in social theory?

    <p>Depicting another group as different or inferior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the 'collective consciousness' refer to in sociology?

    <p>The overarching values and beliefs assumed to be wrong by the majority</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is 'high culture' defined in sociological theory?

    <p>Arts appreciated mainly by elite groups</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is 'conspicuous consumption' and who is associated with this concept?

    <p>Buying luxurious items to display wealth, associated with Veblen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is meant by 'habitus' in sociology?

    <p>A set of ingrained habits and customs learned in childhood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which concept reflects the way dominant culture expects conformity from subaltern groups?

    <p>Dominant culture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Pierre Bourdieu mean by 'capital'?

    <p>Any resource that is used to generate more of itself</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of the concept of 'symbolic universe' in sociology?

    <p>Shared beliefs and values that reinforce social order</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Max Weber

    • He suggested reasons for obeying authority.
    • Charismatic authority is based on inspiring individuals rather than their social role.
    • The belief that professors are wise and experienced, ensuring compliance with their instructions.

    Symbolic Universe

    • A shared set of beliefs, myths, values, and philosophies within a society.
    • Explains and justifies the social order, providing understanding for individuals.
    • Peter Berger and Thomas Luckmann use this term to describe how shared beliefs and values protect the existing social order.
    • Provides explanations for the behavior of professors, law, and other institutions.

    Dominant Ideology

    • A system of beliefs, values, and practices that supports the existing social system.
    • Defends the authority of those in power.
    • Karl Marx linked cultural symbols and values to the mode of production and its emphasis on property, profit, and money.

    Ideological Hegemony

    • The control of a society by the dominant class through intellectual and ideological means.
    • Antonio Gramsci suggested that the ruling class maintains dominance by controlling institutions like education, law, and religion, shaping the worldview of the masses.
    • Subaltern classes are fed the beliefs and values of the dominant class, unintentionally aiding their dominance.

    Encoding and Decoding

    • Encoding involves hiding messages about societal norms within cultural items.
    • Decoding refers to how these messages are understood, often influenced by individual contexts.
    • Stuart Hall argued that individuals don't simply accept encoded messages uncritically, sometimes decoding them in ways that challenge the intended message.

    Dominant Culture

    • Values, norms, beliefs, and behaviors held by the ruling group in society.
    • Others are expected to conform to this culture, considered the "default" and "natural".
    • Privileges its way of life and treats it as normal, often portraying subaltern groups as secondary or deficient versions.
    • Freud's concept of "penis envy" exemplifies this, suggesting that women desire to be men.

    The Eternal Feminine

    • A mysterious essence attributed to women, often portrayed in art, literature, and poetry.
    • Simone de Beauvoir criticized this concept, highlighting its portrayal of women as secondary to men.
    • Women are often depicted as muses who inspire men, ignoring their own lives and internal experiences.

    Orientalism

    • The way white Europeans viewed the rest of the world as mysterious or primitive, associating “normalcy” with European culture.
    • Edward Said argued that this perspective positions Europeans and North Americans as the norm.

    Alterity

    • The way dominant groups depict others as different or less than human.
    • This creates a sense of contrast between the dominant group and the "other".
    • Often reduces minorities, dominated groups, and outsiders to stereotypes.
    • Emmanuel Levinas emphasized the centrality of alterity in defining dominant cultures, highlighting the "self" and "other" distinction.
    • Stigmatizes "other groups" through dehumanization.

    Collective Consciousness

    • A shared set of values, beliefs, and ideas that are considered extremely important and obvious in a society.
    • Durkheim and structural functionalists viewed these institutions as positive for society.
    • Examples include the widespread belief that stealing and murder are wrong and cannibalism is appalling.

    Culture

    • The shared universe of symbols, values, beliefs, and practices within a society.
    • Includes arts and entertainment, often providing insights into societal ideals.

    High (Elite) Culture

    • Arts enjoyed by high-status groups in society, often associated with sophistication and refinement.
    • Examples include opera and fine wine.

    Pop (Mass) Culture

    • Less exclusive entertainment enjoyed by lower-status individuals, often perceived as simplistic and lacking artistic merit.

    Conspicuous Consumption

    • The practice of buying expensive and showy products to demonstrate wealth and status.
    • Thorstein Veblen theorized that conspicuous consumption arose with the wealthy class, asserting status through their spending habits.
    • These goods called Veblen goods are consumed to elevate one's standing in society.

    Capital

    • A resource invested to generate more of itself.
    • Pierre Bourdieu combined Marx and Weber to create a framework for different forms of capital.
    • Economic: money or resources invested for profit (e.g., a factory).
    • Social: status and connections within a social network (e.g., knowing a prime minister).
    • Cultural: knowledge of high culture, art, and education (e.g., a university degree).
    • Symbolic: items or ranks with specific meanings within a cultural group (e.g., the crown, the pope).

    Habitus

    • Deeply ingrained habits, customs, and ways of behaving acquired during childhood, reflecting one's background.
    • Upper classes develop a specific habitus, including knowledge of social networks and key individuals.
    • Bourdieu argues that most cultural capital is acquired unconsciously during early years.
    • Examples include knowledge of etiquette and high-status behavior in social settings.
    • This knowledge is often passed down through families, providing an advantage to upper-class children.

    Cultural Industry

    • Adorno and Horkheimer's term describing the modern entertainment industry as a mass-production system for "art" (e.g., film, music).

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