SOCIOL 2CC3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Ideal Type, Edwin Sutherland, Erie Canal
4 Feb 2020
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Is a conservative approach: part of philosophical tradition in response to chaos of french and american revolution. Goals of sf: understand how whole social systems operate in unified way. Identify and analyze unintended consequences, hidden processes, deep structures and latent functions of society. 2 conceptualizations of deviance within sf: 1. Norm violations are signs of disruption of natural order and equilibrium of society: 2 theories each result in anomie, durkheim"s normlessness. Deviance is normal and functional to continuation of society: some deviance necessary, allows for social change, function of deviance is to integrate people into society. 19th century major social changes taking place in society: urbanization, immigration, rise of industrial capitalism. Increased emphasis on individuality vs. community ties: changes result in increased deviance that exceed functional levels. The result of breakdown of social norms: social goals become unclear/are lacking. Individuals feel confused, depressed, disconnected: anomie a pathological state, sign of deterioration in social order and group solidarity.
