SOCI 110 Chapter Notes -Auguste Comte, Enclosure, Middle Ages
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2. the sociological prospective helps us see the opportunities and constraints in our lives. 3. the sociological perspective empowers us to be active participants in our society. 4. the sociological perspective helps us live in a diverse world. 2. the growth of cities- europe- enclosure movement fenced off farmland. without land people went to cities to look for jobs. As the cities grew, urban migrants faced problems such as pollution, crime, and homelessness. 3. democracy and political change- as cities grew tradition went under attack. in this new era philosophers spoke of personal liberty and individual rights. The french revolution= break with political and social tradition. August comte- coined the term sociology contes three stages of society: theological stage- church in the middle ages, metaphysical stage- enlightenment and ideas of hobbes, locke, and. Emile durkpheim- establish the study of sociology in france. Macro level orientation- broad focus on social structures that shape society as a whole.
