Week 1

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    Sociology Week 1

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    What is the sociological perspective?

    It reveals patterns in individual lives shaped by society.

    What defines sociology?

    A systematic study of human society and culture.

    How does social determination affect individuals?

    It shapes thoughts, feelings, and choices based on social factors.

    What is the structural-functional approach?

    It views society as a system promoting stability and solidarity.

    How does the social-conflict approach differ from structural-functionalism?

    It focuses on inequality and conflict rather than stability.

    What is the symbolic-interaction approach?

    It examines society through everyday interactions of individuals.

    What are manifest and latent functions?

    Manifest functions are intended; latent functions are unintended.

    What is positivist sociology?

    It relies on scientific observation to study social behavior.

    What does interpretive sociology focus on?

    It emphasizes understanding the meanings people attach to their world.

    What is critical sociology?

    It advocates for societal change and improvement.

    What are the three main sociological approaches?

    Structural-functional, social-conflict, and symbolic-interaction.

    How do social categories influence inequality?

    They create disparities in wealth, power, and prestige.

    What is the role of social structure?

    It provides stable patterns of social behavior.

    What does the term 'sociological imagination' refer to?

    The ability to see personal experiences in a broader social context.

    What is the significance of the global perspective in sociology?

    It helps understand social patterns across different cultures.