Sociology Definition The systematic study of human society

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Sociology Definition - The systematic study of human society and social interaction.

Sociology Definition - The systematic study of human society and social interaction.

Chapter 1 Section 1 • Word “Sociology” coined by August Comte (prominent sociologist) •

Chapter 1 Section 1 • Word “Sociology” coined by August Comte (prominent sociologist) • Group behavior is the focus – Sociology-group behavior – Psychology- individual behavior

Timeline • 1830 science of sociology identified by Comte, in Positive Philosophy – 1848

Timeline • 1830 science of sociology identified by Comte, in Positive Philosophy – 1848 Karl Marx- Communist Manifesto • Classless society – 1892 first Sociology Dept at Univ. of Chicago – 1897 -1904 – published writings by WEB Du. Bois, Durkheim, Weber

Something New Group Behavior • Cannot be predicted by personal characteristics – Something new

Something New Group Behavior • Cannot be predicted by personal characteristics – Something new is formed when groups form • Illustration: Bronze (Emile Durkheim) – Formed of lead, copper, and tin-combined: new substance – Ex) mobs after championships- Other examples? ? ?

A society is a large social grouping that shares the same geographical territory and

A society is a large social grouping that shares the same geographical territory and is subject to the same political authority and dominant cultural expectations.

Social Structure • The patterned interaction of people in social relationships – Example: schools

Social Structure • The patterned interaction of people in social relationships – Example: schools vary, but students and teachers generally relate to each other in similarly patterned ways • What are some other examples of patterned relationships?

Social Structure • Social structure is an active and constantly changing social force –

Social Structure • Social structure is an active and constantly changing social force – It varies across space and time

Sociological Imagination • The ability to see the relationship between individual experiences and the

Sociological Imagination • The ability to see the relationship between individual experiences and the larger society. Private v. Public Issues

Sociological Imagination • Questions common interpretations of human social behavior • Ex-Why would a

Sociological Imagination • Questions common interpretations of human social behavior • Ex-Why would a young man join a gang? – Possible personal factors-to prove toughness, looking for a family, lack of father figure, peer pressure – Sociologist would look at how society has taught men to be “masculine” – Looks at the category of young men

Stereotypes

Stereotypes

Sociological Imagination • Challenges conventional social wisdom – No assumptions and no stereotypes •

Sociological Imagination • Challenges conventional social wisdom – No assumptions and no stereotypes • Start looking at groups with the eyes of a sociologist!

Acknowledgements • “Simpsons” Powerpoint slides used from http: //sociology. mrdonn. org/intro. html

Acknowledgements • “Simpsons” Powerpoint slides used from http: //sociology. mrdonn. org/intro. html