SOC101 Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: Anna J. Cooper, Symbolic Interactionism, False Consciousness
15 Oct 2016
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Theory tries to explain how certain facts/variables are related to predict future events. Sociological imagination seeing the world from another"s perspective; not necessarily that one is right . Ppl create the social world; society can therefore be changed by conscious reflection (agency) first to view ppl as responsible/accountable for society; went against church concepts. Natural state human condition before formal social structures. Humans are naturally curious; learn about social/physical environment. Motivated by self-interest/pursuit of power; everyone in direct competition; constant state of fear. God responsible for emergence of society/govt; god granted rights (self-preservation, private property) Tabula rasa (blank slate) no knowledge independent of experience. Idea of individual rights led to american declaration of independence. State emerged to preserve individual rights to maintain property (not protecting individuals from warring; peaceful in natural state) Govt has no rights, only obligations; if state falters, should be overthrown. Advocated for separation of church and state; if mistakes were made, god would judge.
