SOCL 3601 : Sociology 3601 03 Notes - Up To Exam 1
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3 major perspectives: structural functionalism, how are parts of society connected, what does each part provide, how do changes affect other parts, conflict theory (karl marx, looks at conception, identified problems with cities along with unsafe factory conditions. Didn"t find solution but that communism was the way to solve the problems. Marx took ideas and put them into historical context: ideas, economic determinism: most important to produce and distribute goods (foods). Determines shape and form in society according to marx: marx theory: historical materialism: human history can be delineated by particular economic systems. We communicate abstract ideas only through language: behaviorism: stimuli and response focused. Sociology 3601-03: it is humans unique ability to create and manipulate significant symbols. They can be objects like flags, religious symbols, gestures, etc. What about existence makes us different from other critters: our ability to have self awareness.
