SOC-1000 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Erving Goffman, Theodor W. Adorno, Laziness
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Framework for building theory that sees society as the product of the everyday interactions of individuals. Karl marx (1818-1883) and class conflict (conflict theorist) Contributed to understanding of how society is put together. Believed roots of human suffering is class conflict. Contributed to recognition of sociology as a separate academic discipline. Used innovative materials to trace the causes of social change and to determine mechanisms and impacts of social groups. Advocated for abolition of slavery and other social reforms. Du bois (1868-1963) and racism at the time. 1st african american to earn doctorate at harvard. Received nobel prize for peace for work with poor immigrants. Sociologists practice empiricism, which means they gather information using their senses. Scientific method is structured way to find answers to questions about the world. Scientific method is a systematic search for a thorough understanding of the world.
