SOCL 2001 Chapter : Sociology August 28
Document Summary
Sociology- systematic study of social interaction at a variety of levels. Ability to see the connection between individual lives and larger social influences. Look at social situations between two separate lenses. Macro perspective- large-scale interactions or patterns that characterize society. Compared divorce rates between two different countries. Theory- statements that explains why a phenomenon occurs. Believed society should be based on empirical experience: see, observe, experience. Social facts: aspects of life external to individual, age, place of birth, sex, residence. Social solidarity: cohesion, harmony, what holds society together, his reason was religion. Division of labor: interdependence of different tasks and occupations. Capitalism: ownership of production is in the hands of individuals, capitalists, owner of production, petite bourgeoisie, small business owners, proletariat, workers who depends on wages. Class conflict: predicted there would be a revolution between people who have money and people who do not. Alienation: if you do not contribute to labor you may feel alienated and unhappy.
