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Who is considered the founder of sociology?
Who is considered the founder of sociology?
- Auguste Comte (correct)
- Max Weber
- Karl Marx
- Emile Durkheim
Which theoretical perspective in sociology emphasizes the role of power and inequality in society?
Which theoretical perspective in sociology emphasizes the role of power and inequality in society?
- Functionalism
- Symbolic interactionism
- Feminist theory
- Conflict theory (correct)
What is the primary focus of sociological research according to the symbolic interactionist perspective?
What is the primary focus of sociological research according to the symbolic interactionist perspective?
- Social order and stability
- Social structures and institutions
- Macro-level patterns of society
- Micro-level interactions and meanings (correct)
Which event significantly contributed to the historical development of sociology?
Which event significantly contributed to the historical development of sociology?
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Who is credited with coining the term 'sociology' and is considered one of the key figures in the historical development of sociology?
Who is credited with coining the term 'sociology' and is considered one of the key figures in the historical development of sociology?
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Which historical factor led to the increased need for sociological inquiry and the development of sociology as a discipline?
Which historical factor led to the increased need for sociological inquiry and the development of sociology as a discipline?
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