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The Sociological Perspective (pages 6–13)
Sociology studies human social behavior. It assumes a group, rather than an individual, perspective. Sociologists look for the patterns in social relationships. Individuals can benefit by using their sociological imaginations to look at events in their personal lives.
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The Origins of Sociology (pages 14–22)
Sociology is a young science. It started with the writings of European scholars like Auguste Comte, Harriet Spencer, Karl Marx, Emile Durkheim, and Max Weber. Jane Addams and W.E.B. Du Bois helped to focus America’s attention on social issues. After World War II, America took the lead in developing the field.
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Theoretical Perspectives (pages 23–31)
Sociology includes three major theoretical perspectives. Functionalism views society as an integrated whole. Conflict theory looks at class, race, and gender struggles. Symbolic interactionism examines how group members use shared symbols as they interact.
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7. Sociology studies human social behavior
Sociology studies human social behavior. It assumes a group, rather than an individual, perspective. Sociologists look for the patterns in social relationships. Individuals can benefit by using their sociological imaginations to look at events in their personal lives.
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8. sociological perspective social structure sociological imagination
sociology
sociological perspective
social structure
sociological imagination
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9. Section 1-Polling Question
How much influence do groups have on your life?
A. Much influence
B. Some influence
C. Little influence
D. No influence A B C D
Section 1-Polling Question

10. Write down your reaction.
Did You Notice????
Write down your reaction.
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11. Share your Perspective
How are things shaped by …
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Culture
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12. Assignment!!!!
In the next 24 hours
Note and explain
Norms you observe…
(rules defining appropriate and inappropriate behavior)
Like???
After one week…hand in.

13. Change 3 Things

14. Answer the following by filling in the blank.
1. Someone who can’t find a job is_____
2. Homelessness is the result of_____
3. Immigrants come here because_____

15. Personal Societal
Sociological perspecitve
Personal

16. The Nature of Sociology
Perspective is a particular point of view.
Sociology is the study of social structure.
The sociological perspective always focuses on the group as opposed to the individual.
The Social Sciences
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17. How important is it to examine human behavior on a group level?
A. Very important
B. Somewhat important
C. Not very important
D. Not important at all A B C D
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18. The Importance of Patterns
Social structure is the patterned interaction of people in social relationships.
Sociologists focus on a pattern of behavior shared by members of a group or society, not the behavior of an individual.
All groups encourage conformity.
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19. D. All have equal influence
Which size group do you think is the most likely to encourage conformity?
A. Large
B. Medium
C. Small
D. All have equal influence A B C D
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20. Acquiring the Sociological Imagination
Sociological imagination is the ability of individuals to see the relationship between events in their personal lives and events in their society.
Sociological imagination allows us to question accepted ideas, or the conventional social wisdom.
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21. Why is it important to understand the sociological perspective?
A. To better understand the individual.
B. To know which group is the best.
C. To better understand the forces that effect our lives.
D. To learn how to be social. A B C D
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23. Sociology is a young science
Sociology is a young science. It started with the writings of European scholars like Auguste Comte, Harriet Martineau, Herbert Spencer, Karl Marx, Emile Durkheim, and Max Weber. Jane Addams and W.E.B. Du Bois helped to focus America’s attention on social issues. After World War II, America took the lead in developing the field of sociology.
Time Line of Early Sociologists
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24. mechanical solidarity organic solidarity verstehen rationalization
positivism
social statics
social dynamics
bourgeoisie
capitalist
proletariat
class conflict
mechanical solidarity
organic solidarity
verstehen
rationalization
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25. Section-Polling Question
How would you rate changes in our society over the past few years?
A. Positive
B. Neutral
C. Negative
D. No real changes A B C D
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26. European Origins
Sudden changes during the late 19th century in Europe caused intellectuals to begin the study of sociology.
Auguste Comte
Auguste Comte used positivism, scientific observation so that one can be positive of results, to study society.
Time Line of Early Sociologists
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27. European Origins (cont.)
Comte distinguished between:
social statics
social dynamics
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28. European Origins (cont.)
Harriet Martineau emphasized sociology as a science and was a pioneering feminist theorist.
Harriet Martineau
Time Line of Early Sociologists
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29. European Origins (cont.)
Herbert Spencer compared social stability to the parts of the body.
Spencer introduced Social Darwinism—the idea that evolutionary social changes lead to progress provided people did not interfere.
He opposed social reform.
Herbert Spencer
Time Line of Early Sociologists
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30. European Origins (cont.)
Karl Marx wanted social scientists to change the world instead of merely studying it.
He thought that the bourgeoisie (capitalists) and the proletariat would eventually have a conflict and a classless, or communistic, society would emerge.
Time Line of Early Sociologists
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31. European Origins (cont.)
Marx felt that the key to the unfolding of history was class conflict.
Karl Marx
Time Line of Early Sociologists
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32. European Origins (cont.)
Emile Durkheim believed that:
In preindustrial times societies were based on mechanical solidarity.
In industrial times societies are based organic solidarity.
Time Line of Early Sociologists
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33. European Origins (cont.)
Dirkheim introduced the use of statistical techniques for testing social theories.
Emile Durkheim
Time Line of Early Sociologists
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34. European Origins (cont.)
Max Weber claimed that humans act on the basis of their own understanding of a situation.
Max Weber
Weber believed that the best understanding of the personal intentions of people in groups can be gained through the method of verstehen.
Time Line of Early Sociologists
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35. European Origins (cont.)
Weber identified rationalization as a key influence in the change of society.
Max Weber
Time Line of Early Sociologists
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36. How did Karl Marx believe a communistic society would arise?
A. Through the method of verstehen
B. By rationalization
C. Class conflict would ensue
D. Through the rise of social Darwinism A B C D
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37. Sociology in America
The study of sociology began in Europe, but the greatest development has taken place in the United States.
Time Line of Early Sociologists
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38. Sociology in America (cont.)
Jane Addams was the best known of the early women social reformers in the United States.
Jane Addams
Addams focused on the women’s suffrage and peace movements, as well as the effects of industrialism on the lower class.
Time Line of Early Sociologists
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39. Sociology in America (cont.)
Addams was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1931.
Jane Addams
Time Line of Early Sociologists
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40. Sociology in America (cont.)
W.E.B. Du Bois experienced and studied racial discrimination and segregation.
Du Bois analyzed the sophisticated social structure of African American communities within the United States and throughout the world.
W.E.B. Du Bois
Time Line of Early Sociologists
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41. How were Jane Addams and W.E.B. Du Bois similar?
A. They were both from Europe.
B. Both focused on people who endured discrimination.
C. They left the United States. looking for a better life
D. Both graduated from the University of Chicago. A B C D
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43. Sociology includes three major theoretical perspectives
Sociology includes three major theoretical perspectives. Functionalism views society as an integrated whole. Conflict theory looks at class, race, and gender struggles. Symbolic interactionism examines how group members use shared symbols as they interact.
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44. theoretical perspective functionalism manifest functions
latent functions
dysfunction
conflict perspective
power
symbol
symbolic interaction
dramaturgy
Section 3-Key Terms

45. Section 3-Polling Question
As you have grown older, has your perspective of school changed?
A. Very much
B. A little
C. Not at all A B C
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46. The Role of Theoretical Perspectives
Theoretical perspective, when applied to sociology, means a set of assumptions about the workings of a society accepted as true by the supporters of the theory.
Section 3

47. The Role of Theoretical Perspectives (cont.)
Three theoretical perspectives overarch in the field of sociology:
functionalism
conflict theory
symbolic interaction
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Perception and Perspective
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48. Is it important to have different perspectives? A. Yes B. No
C. It depends on the situation A B C
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49. Functionalism
Functionalism states that all parts of a society contribute, or function, as an integrated whole.
A change in one part of a society leads to change in another part.
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50. Functionalism (cont.)
According to Robert Merten (1969) there are two kinds of functions:
manifest functions
latent functions
Section 3

51. Functionalism (cont.)
Elements of society that make a negative contribution lead to dysfunction.
According to functionalism, there is a consensus on values that leads to the high degree of cooperation found in any society.
Section 3

52. Which function is unintended and unrecognized? A. Manifest function
B. Dysfunction
C. Latent function
D. Malfunction A B C D
Section 3

53. Conflict Perspective
The conflict perspective emphasizes that groups and societies compete as they attempt to preserve and promote their own special values and interests.
Conflict theory is based on a contest for power.
Section 3

54. Which of the following do you feel is the most associated with power?
A. Wealth
B. Prestige
C. Ideas
D. Physical ability A B C D
Section 3

55. Symbolic Interactionism
Symbolic interactionism, according to Herbert Blumer, is defined as the interactions among people based on mutually understood symbols.
Section 3

56. Symbolic Interactionism (cont.)
The basic assumptions of symbolic interactionism include:
We learn the meaning of a symbol from the way we see others reacting to it.
We base our behavior (interactions) on those symbols.
We then use the meanings of symbols to imagine how others will respond to our behavior.
Section 3

57. Symbolic Interactionism (cont.)
To better understand human interaction, Erving Goffman introduced dramaturgy which describes human interaction as a theatrical performance.
Assumptions of the Major Theoretical Perspectives
Section 3

58. Which term means the depiction of human interaction as a theatrical performance?
A. Impression
B. Conflict
C. Dramaturgy
D. Symbol A B C D
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59. Section 3-End

60. The Social Sciences
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61. The Social Sciences
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62. Time Line of Early Sociologists

63. Time Line of Early Sociologists

64. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Statistical Abstract of the United States: 2004–2005.
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66. A World Turned Upside Down
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67. Perception and Perspective
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71. perspective
a particular point of view
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72. sociology
the scientific study of social structure (patterned social behavior)
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73. sociological perspective
a view that looks at the behavior of groups, not individuals
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74. social structure
the patterned interaction of people in social relationships
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75. sociological imagination
the ability to see the link between society and self
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76. positivism
the belief that knowledge should be derived from scientific observation
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77. social statics
the study of social stability and order
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78. social dynamics
the study of social change
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79. bourgeoisie
class owning the means for producing wealth
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80. capitalist person who owns or controls the means for producing wealth
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81. proletariat working class; those who labor for the bourgeoisie
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82. class conflict
the ongoing struggle between the bourgeoisie (owners) and the proletariat (working) classes
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83. mechanical solidarity
social dependency based on a widespread consensus of values and beliefs, enforced conformity, and dependence on tradition and family
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84. organic solidarity
social interdependency based on a high degree of specialization in roles
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85. verstehen
understanding social behavior by putting yourself in the place of others
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86. rationalization
the mind-set emphasizing knowledge, reason, and planning
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87. theoretical perspective
a set of assumptions accepted as true
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88. functionalism
approach that emphasizes the contributions made by each part of society
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89. manifest functions
intended and recognized consequences of an aspect of society
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90. latent functions
unintended and unrecognized consequences of an aspect of society
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91. dysfunction
negative consequence of an aspect of society
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92. conflict perspective
approach emphasizing the role of conflict, competition, and constraint within a society
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93. power
the ability to control the behavior of others
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94. symbol
anything that stands for something else and has an agreed-upon meaning attached to it
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95. symbolic interactionism
approach that focuses on the interactions among people based on mutually understood symbols
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96. dramaturgy
approach that depicts human interaction as theatrical performances
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