SOC1001 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Macrosociology, Microsociology, Small Business
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Sociology: the systematic study of human behavior in society. Sociology isn"t common sense because it is subjective. It ignores facts and varies between groups and cultures. Sociology perspective: analyzes how social context influences people"s lives. Sociological imagination: created by c. wright mills. States that our individual behavior is influenced by social factors like religion, ethnicity, and politics. It is the ability to see the relationship between individual experiences and larger social influences: emphasizes the connection between personal troubles and structural (public/historic) issues. Microsociology: examines the patterns of individual social interaction in specific settings. Macrosociology: focuses on large-scale patterns and processes that characterize society as a whole. Useful in understanding constraints like economic forces and public policies. Theory: a set of statements that explains why a phenomenon occurs: theories produce knowledge, guide our research, help us analyze our findings, and offer solutions for social problems.
