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Define theory:
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Statement of how and why facts are related
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Define theoretical paradigm
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Set of fundamental assumptions that guides thinking and research
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3 major approaches of theoretical paradigm
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-structural-functional- social confilict- symbolic interaction
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Define functionalism
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-macro-level orienation concerned with broad patterns that shape society-views society as complex system whose parts works together to promote stability and solidarity-suggests society's values and norms provide foundation for the rules and laws that it creates
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Define social structure
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Refers to stable patterns of social behavior
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Define social function
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Consequences for the operation of society as a whole
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Auguste Comte's structural-functional approach
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-pointed out need for social integration during time of rapid change
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Define social laws, social statistics, social dynamics
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-statement of fact, unchanging-existing structural elements of society- change in structural elements of society
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Durkheim said what about social facts
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-it's a pattern rooted in society rather than the experience of individuals- function extends beyond its effect on individuals and helps society to function as complex system
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How do people build personalities?
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By internalizing social facts
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What is anomie
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A societal condition in which individuals recieve little moral guidance
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Durkheim says what is a vital component of society? what are the 2 types?
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Solidarity- mechanical: social bonds based on shared moral sentiments (family- preindustrial societies)-organic: social bonds based on specialization ( community- industrial societies)
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Who wrote the first textbook on sociology?
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Herbert spencer, principles of sociology
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Herbert Spencer says that what is the head of society? what preserves society?
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Family and social structures
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What is social darwinism?
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Strong societies survive and weak ones don't
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