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French (1798-1857) Founder of Sociology as a distinct subject Applied the methods of physical science to social life Causes and consequences of French Revolution (social order and social change) Social statics: certain process that holds society together Social dynamics: definite processes through which society changes Today-ideas have been refuted, but basic concepts of order and change still studied by modern Sociologists
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English (1820-1903) Civil engineer for a railway company Influenced by Charles Darwin-adopted a biological model of society Society is set of interdependent parts that work together to maintain the system over time Social change and unrest are natural occurrences during society’s evolution toward stability and perfection Social Darwinism- “survival of the fittest” the fittest societies would survive over time leading to a general upgrading of the world as a whole Fell out of favor after making unfounded claims and disregarding rules of scholarship
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Prussian (German) – (1818-1883) Writer and editor for a radical newspaper Structure of society is influenced by how its economy is organized Two classes- -Bourgeoisie: (capitalists) own the means of productions, materials and methods to produce goods and services -Proletariats: (workers) own nothing, but provide the labor to produce goods and services Imbalance of power leads to conflict between bourgeoisie and proletariats. The proletariats unite and overthrow those in power. Proletariats- build a classless society each contributing, “according to ability” and rewarded “according to needs” Emphasis on conflict as primary cause of social change (Conflict Theory)
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French (1858-1917) Developed the first university sociology course First to systematically apply the methods of science to the study of society Social order: society as a set of interdependent parts that maintain the system throughout time Function: the consequence that an element of society produces for the maintenance of its social system Function of religion in maintaining social order Shared beliefs and values are the glue that hold society together Influential in modern sociology Sociologists should only study what is directly observable
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Prussian (German) (1864-1920) Interested in separate groups within society rather than society as a whole Effect of society on the individual Sociology should go beyond studying what is directly observed and attempt to uncover feelings and thoughts Verstehen- an attempt to understand the meanings individuals attach to their actions Ideal type- description comprised of essential characteristics of a feature of society
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Theory – explanation of relationships among particular phenomena Theoretical perspectives – broad set of assumptions about the nature of things (specific ideas about the nature of social life)
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Broadly based on Comte, Spencer and Durkheim Society as a set of interrelated parts that work together to produce a stable social system Consensus: most people agree on what is best for society and work together to ensure a smoothly social system
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The negative consequence an element has for the stability of the social system -Example: crime disrupts society rather than stabilizes it
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Manifest Function: The intended and recognized consequence of some element of society (automobile = speedy transportation) Latent Function: The unintended and unrecognized function of an element of society (automobile = social standing)
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Influenced by Karl Marx Focus on changes in society that promote competition and change The exercise of control by those who have power over those who do not Competition of scarce resources is at the basis of social conflict Violent and nonviolent competition
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Influenced by Max Weber Focuses on how individuals interact with one another in society How individuals respond to one another in everyday situations and the meanings attached to actions
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Anything that represents something else Members of society must agree on the meaning Examples- gestures, words, events (American flag, Uncle Sam, fireworks on the 4 th of July)
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Interaction between people that takes place through the use of symbols
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