Chapter Preview Section 1 The Sociological Perspective Section
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Chapter Preview Section 1: The Sociological Perspective Section 2: The Origins of Sociology Section 3: Theoretical Perspectives
• perspective • sociology • sociological perspective • social structure • sociological imagination
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. A B C D
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
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. A B C D
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.
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. A B C D
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. Health Insurance
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. A B C D
• positivism • class conflict • social statics • mechanical solidarity • social dynamics • organic solidarity • bourgeoisie • verstehen • capitalist • rationalization • proletariat
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. A B C D
European Origins • Sudden changes during the late 19 th century in Europe caused intellectuals to begin the study of sociology. • Auguste Comte used positivism, scientific observation so that one can be positive of results, to study society. Time Line of Early Sociologists Auguste Comte
European Origins (cont. ) • Comte distinguished between: – social statics – social dynamics Time Line of Early Sociologists
European Origins (cont. ) • Harriet Martineau emphasized sociology as a science and was a pioneering feminist theorist. Time Line of Early Sociologists Harriet Martineau
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. Time Line of Early Sociologists Herbert Spencer
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
European Origins (cont. ) • Marx felt that the key to the unfolding of history was class conflict. Karl Marx Time Line of Early Sociologists
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
European Origins (cont. ) • Durkheim introduced the use of statistical techniques for testing social theories. Time Line of Early Sociologists Emile Durkheim
European Origins (cont. ) • Max Weber claimed that humans act on the basis of their own understanding of a situation. • 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 Max Weber
European Origins (cont. ) • Weber identified rationalization as a key influence in the change of society. Time Line of Early Sociologists Max Weber
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. A B C D
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
Sociology in America (cont. ) • Jane Addams was the best known of the early women social reformers in the United States. • 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 Jane Addams
Sociology in America (cont. ) • Addams was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1931. Time Line of Early Sociologists Jane Addams
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. Time Line of Early Sociologists W. E. B. Du Bois
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. A B C D
• theoretical perspective • functionalism • manifest functions • latent functions • dysfunction • conflict perspective • power • symbolic interaction • dramaturgy
As you have grown older, has your perspective of school changed? A. Very much B. A little C. Not at all A. A B. B C. C
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 theory.
The Role of Theoretical Perspectives (cont. ) • Three theoretical perspectives overarch in the field of sociology: – functionalism – conflict theory – symbolic interaction A World Turned Upside Down Perception and Perspective
Is it important to have different perspectives? A. Yes B. No C. It depends on the situation A. A B. B C. C
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.
Functionalism (cont. ) • According to Robert Merton (1969) there are two kinds of functions: – manifest functions – latent functions
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.
Which function is unintended and unrecognized? A. Manifest function B. Dysfunction C. Latent function D. Malfunction A. B. C. D. A B C D
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.
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. A B C D
Symbolic Interactionism • Symbolic interactionism, according to Herbert Blumer, is defined as the interactions among people based on mutually understood symbols.
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.
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
Which term means the depiction of human interaction as a theatrical performance? A. Impression B. Conflict C. Dramaturgy D. Symbol A. B. C. D. A B C D
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Source: U. S. Census Bureau, Statistical Abstract of the United States: 2004– 2005.
A World Turned Upside Down
Perception and Perspective
Sociology Chapter Transparencies Comparing Theoretical Perspectives Mixed-Up Calendar
perspective a particular point of view
sociology the scientific study of social structure (patterned social behavior)
sociological perspective a view that looks at the behavior of groups, not individuals
social structure the patterned interaction of people in social relationships
sociological imagination the ability to see the link between society and self
positivism the belief that knowledge should be derived from scientific observation
social statics the study of social stability and order
social dynamics the study of social change
bourgeoisie class owning the means for producing wealth
capitalist person who owns or controls the means for producing wealth
proletariat working class; those who labor for the bourgeoisie
class conflict the ongoing struggle between the bourgeoisie (owners) and the proletariat (working) classes
mechanical solidarity social dependency based on a widespread consensus of values and beliefs, enforced conformity, and dependence on tradition and family
organic solidarity social interdependency based on a high degree of specialization in roles
verstehen understanding social behavior by putting yourself in the place of others
rationalization the mind-set emphasizing knowledge, reason, and planning
theoretical perspective a set of assumptions accepted as true
functionalism approach that emphasizes the contributions made by each part of society
manifest functions intended and recognized consequences of an aspect of society
latent functions unintended and unrecognized consequences of an aspect of society
dysfunction negative consequence of an aspect of society
conflict perspective approach emphasizing the role of conflict, competition, and constraint within a society
power the ability to control the behavior of others
symbol anything that stands for something else and has an agreed-upon meaning attached to it
symbolic interactionism approach that focuses on the interactions among people based on mutually understood symbols
dramaturgy approach that depicts human interaction as theatrical performances
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