SOC100H5 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Protestant Work Ethic, Research, Dependent And Independent Variables
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Sociology- the systematic study of human behaviour in social contest. Functionalism- stresses how human behaviour is governed by social structure that are based mainly on shared values and that contribute to social stability. Sociological school of thought, one of four types of explanation in sociology. A social class is a position people occupy in a hierarchy that is shaped by economic criteria, including wealth/income. A school of thoughts that focuses on how large social structures, like relations between classes, change and work in different circumstances. Theory- a conjecture (unproven proposition) about the way observed facts are related. A conflict theory highlights tense social arrangements and capacity for them arrangements to change to social change. A school of thought that highlights how interpersonal communication in face to face settings creates subjective meanings that people attach to their social circumstances. How aspects of individual social life convey meaning. Clothes is an example, shows who we are.
