The sociological perspective – part 3 Vail high school – Lopez – period 3

The origins of sociology Social Change and Sociology 18th-19th century A new industrial economy Small scale manufacturing “workers became part of a large and anonymous labor force, under the control of strangers who owned factories” Weaken traditions The growth of cities Search for work Migrants faced pollution, crime, and homelessness Political change God’s Will Individual will and rights A new awareness of society Individuality and awareness of surroundings Sociology born in England, France, Germany

Sociological theory The Structural Functional Approach The “structural-functional approach” is a framework for building theory that sees society as a complex system whose parts work together to promote solidarity and stability

Sociological theory The Structural Functional Approach The “structural-functional approach” is a framework for building theory that sees society as a complex system whose parts work together to promote solidarity and stability Solidarity - unity or agreement of feeling or action, especially among individuals with a common interest

Sociological theory The Structural Functional Approach The “structural-functional approach” is a framework for building theory that sees society as a complex system whose parts work together to promote solidarity and stability Social structure – any relatively stable pattern of social behavior Families Workplace Classroom Community Social function – the consequences of any social pattern for the operation of society as a whole “keeps society going”

Sociological theory The Social Conflict Approach A framework for building theory that sees society as an arena of inequality that generates conflict and change Feminism and the gender conflict approach The race conflict approach