13 Questions
What is the systematic study of society and social interaction?
Sociology
Define a society.
A group of people whose members interact, reside in a definable area, and share a culture.
According to Dorothy Smith, what is the ongoing activity of individuals within a society?
Concerting and coordinating of individuals’ activities
What was the foundation of contemporary critical sociology?
The ruthless critique of everything existing
What were some of Harriet Marineau's contributions to sociology?
Introduced a woman's perspective, worked for social reform, and contributed to public health care development
What did Emile Durkheim do to establish sociology as a formal academic discipline?
Established the first European department of sociology at the University of Bordeaux
How did Durkheim view the role of the sociologist?
As a kind of medical doctor studying social pathologies of the moral order and proposing social remedies
Who coined the term sociology in 1780?
Emmanuel-Joseph Sieyès
What is the principle of positivism, as proposed by Auguste Comte?
The study of society could be conducted in the same way that the natural sciences approach the natural world, based upon the assumption of a set of general laws.
What negative view did some people have about Auguste Comte's work?
Some believed he was too hostile to tradition and building a basis for a new cult-like, technocratic religion of humanity.
What did Auguste Comte imagine the new social order as?
Deeply conservative and hierarchical, resembling a caste system with every level of society obliged to reconcile itself with its 'scientifically' allotted place.
Who focused on historical materialism and the 'materialist conception of history'?
Karl Marx
What did Karl Marx emphasize in his work?
Karl Marx emphasized the role of economic factors in shaping historical events and social structures.
Test your knowledge on the fundamental concepts of sociology, including the definition of sociology and the study of society and social interaction. Explore the origins of the term 'sociology' and gain insight into sociologist Dorothy Smith's perspective on individuals' activities within a society.
Make Your Own Quizzes and Flashcards
Convert your notes into interactive study material.
Get started for free
