1. People & Perspectives Foundations of Sociology

2. Father of Sociology Auguste Comte 1798 – 1857 Inspired by French Revolution Social statics (constants) Social dynamics (change)

3. Functionalist Perspective cont.. – Shared beliefs & values = glue that holds society together – Society = interdependent parts

4. Functionalist Perspective Herbert Spencer (1820 – 1903) – Influenced by Charles Darwin – Social Darwinism

5. Functionalist Perspective Emile Durkheim (1858-1917) – Applied principles of science

6. Functionalist Perspective Modern Theory Society = interrelated parts Function = positive Dysfunction = negative – Manifest = intended consequence – Latent = unintended consequence

7. Manifest & Latent Functions Identify the manifest and latent functions of each of the following: – Birth control – Drinking age – Internet – Fast Food

8. List 10 goals you have for the future…(long-term) Do those goals promote competition?

9. Conflict Perspective Karl Marx (1818 – 1883) Society is influenced by the economy Workers vs. owners

10. Conflict Perspective Focus on aspects of society that promote competition & change Powerful vs. Powerless Competition leads to conflict…conflict leads to social change

11. Interactionist Perspective Max Weber (1864- 1920) Focused on the effects of society on individuals Verstehen = empathy

12. Interactionist Perspective Individual interaction Role/Meaning of symbols