C273 Intro to Sociology

C273 Intro to Sociology Leave the first rating Terms in this set (106) Social SciencesSociology Save Practice questions for this set Learn1 / 7Study using Learn Good people can be easily influenced to participate in heinous acts by apparent authority figures.Choose an answer 11.Symbolic Interactionism2Dubois 3Spencer4Stanley Milgram Don't know?

1.Symbolic Interactionismrelationships, behaviors, and actions.Micro analysis

Examples: Boycott Disney, Divorce view changes,

parenthood view changes "George Mead" Language, wedding ring, 2.Functional analysisunit of interrelated parts to function together Robert Merton

Example: Farming family works together, once

industrialized nations weakens family unit Macro analysis

• Conflict TheoryStruggles for power at all times

Karl Marx Struggle between Bourgeoisie( ruling class) and workers Workers at mercy of their employers

Example: Increased divorce rates emphasizes on

men over powering women is thing of past, insisting marriage is not weaker Today authority trying to enforce rules and conformity.Resentment and Resistance Macro analysis ComteOrigin of Society " Positivism" SpencerNo one should interfere with society changes Lower to Higher Karl MarxConflict theory Wealthy owned means of production Power Class conflict is the "root of misery"

Emile Durkheimrate of suicide was higher among st people who ties with their communities were weak "Social interrogation" Max WeberReligion controls society "Protestant central force" Parsondifferent parts of society work together in harmonious units " Abstract Models" Harriet Martineausocial research translated Comte's research to English Sexist view Feminist Ogburnpersonality of mate Mutual Affection in marriage MillsSocial Reform Power of the elite was threatened by businessmen and politicians DuboisSociology and social reform research African Americans and whites Jane AddamsSocial Reformer

Hull House: poor, sick, and needy

Successful social reformer Basic sociology1. theory 2. research 3. mid group applied sociology1. analyze 2. solution 3. implement

When reviewing published literature what is important ?Determine what has already been looked at and what can still be done Social Research1. select topic

• define problem
• perform literature
• hypothesis
• identify research
• collect data
• analyze
• share results

Ethicsdiscipline that deals with rules on principal behavior Objectivtyimportant when conducting research eliminate bias Anonymityunknown, sociology duty to protect during Ethical research Symbolic (theory) interactionism Industrialization and urbanization changed marital roles and led to a redefinition of love, marriage, children, and divorce Functionalism ( functional Analysis) As social change erodes the traditional functions of the family, family ties weaken and the divorce rate rises Conflict Theory on Divorce When men control economic life, the divorce rate is low because women find few alternatives to a bad marriage. The high divorce rate reflects a shift in the balance of power between men and women