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Describes the subject matter of sociology in terms of social facts.
Social facts
must be studied as things that are realities to the individual
Structural Functionalism
Composed of structures and Functions
Structures
define roles and interactions in the family, workplace, or church. These are examples of
structures
Function
Maintains the operation of society as a whole.
interpretive sociology
How individuals construct a world of meaning that affects the way people experience the
world and conduct themselves within it
Symbolic Interactionism
a theoretical perspective in which society is viewed as composed of symbols that people use
to establish meaning, develop their views of the world, and communicate with one another
critical sociology
the study of society that focuses on the need for social change
What is sociology?
The study of society and social interaction by identifying cultural patterns and social forces on
how it affects individuals and groups.
Androcentrism
Male centered; the belief that the male is the norm
Nature
the influence of our genetic makeup on self-development
,looking-glass self
an image of yourself based on what you believe others think of you
doing gender
when people perform tasks based upon the gender assigned to them by society and, in turn,
themselves
role
behaviour expected of someone who holds a particular status
Four stages of child development
imitation stage - Children copy actions of whom they have regular interaction with
Play stage - children imitate and take on roles that other people may have
Game stage - children learn several roles at the same time and learn how those roles interact
with each other.
Generalized Other - Children develop, understand, and learn the common behavioural
expectations of general society. An individual may be able to internalize how he or she is
viewed from the perspective of a generalized other or organized community.
Primary Groups
Is long term and complex. People use groups as a standard of comparison to define
themselves as both who they are and who they aren't.
Can be used to exclude people or as a tool to strengthen prejudice.
Size and dynamic of a group can greatly affect how members act.
Primary groups rarely have formal leaders although there can be informal leadership.
Secondary Groups
Two leadership functions,
one with expressive leaders focused on emotional health and wellness.
, The other is instrumental and more focused on results.
Different leadership styles, democratic leaders, authoritarian leaders, and laissez-faire
leaders.
Moral Panic
an exaggerated media reaction to a behaviour that deviats from norms and values of society.
recidivism
a repetition of or return to criminal behavior
Mores
Serious moral injunctions or taboos that are broadly recognized in society.
control theory
a theory that states social control is directly affected by the strength of social bonds and that
deviance results from a feeling of disconnection from society
Chapter 14 Symbolic interactionism
Families are viewed as a symbol. A family is a union that involves respect and compassion.
Family is not an objective, concrete reality, It is a social construct that is subject to the ebb
and flow of social norms and ever-changing meanings.
The parent was a symbol of a biological and emotional connection to a child. With more
parent-child relationships developing through adoption, remarriage, or change in
guardianship, the word "parent" is less likely to be associated with a biological connection.
Family status roles of each member are socially constructed and play an important part in
how people perceive and interpret social behaviour. Families are viewed as a group of role
players or "actors" that come together and act out their parts to construct a family.
Symbolic interactionism draws attention to how the norms that define what a "normal"
family is and how it should operate.
15.2 Types of religious organizations
Sociological terms for different kinds of religious organizations are, in order of decreasing
influence in society, ecclesia, denomination, sect, and cult.
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