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Cards Term what is sociology? Definition a systematic and scientific study of human behavior and social groups and society Term psychology Definition emphasizes personality, individuals, and biology Term anthropology Definition emphasis on past cultures and preindustrial societies Term political science Definition emphasis on political institutions, government, power, and authority Term history Definition emphasizes people and events of the past Term "seeing the strange in the familiar" Definition preconcieved notions can be inaccurate "why do we shake hands, why do boys have short hair and girls long hair?" Term What influenced the development of sociology and why?, Definition 1. industrialization- with inventions literacy rates increased, news/info traveled rapidly, reading became a source of entertainment, news/radio/television/media. 2. urbanization- increased mobility and encouraged people to cross political borders to escape oppressed conditions of pursue opportunites. 3. rise of sciences- universities replaced the church as the primary place for learning Term positivism Definition (A. compte) belief that natural science can be used to study social phenomena. the use of observation, experimentation, and historical method to analyze society Term organic analogy Definition (H.Spencer) compared society to a living organism Term social darwinism Definition (H.Spencer) evolution of society and the survival of those within it were directly linked to their ability to adapt to chaging conditions Term theory of class conflict Definition (H.Spencer) dominant class (bourgeoisie)-the powerful ruling class that gained power bc they owned and controlled means of production. -the subordinate class (proletariat)- working class whos labor provided most of societies goods and profits. Term value-free sociology Definition (M.weber) analyzing what society is rather than what it should be Term Verstehen Method Definition (M.Weber) a subjective, empathetic, introspective analysis of interaction Term mechanical solidarity/ organic solidarity Definition (E. Durkheim) mechanical- found in simple rural societies based on tradition and unity. organic-found in urban societies and based more on a complex division of labor and formal organizations Term social solidarity Definition (E Durkheim) social bonds created with individuals of their society to create social order. Those with stronger social bonds are less likely to commit suicide. Term macrolevel analysis/micro level analysis Definition macro-examines broader social cultures and society as a whole. micro- focuses on day to day interactions of individuals and groups in specific social situations Term structural-functional perspective Definition views society as a system of interdependent and inter related parts. Each part fulfills a specific function which contributes to the overall functioning of the entire system. Term manifest function Definition the anticipated or intended consequences of social institutions. Term latent function Definition the unintended of unrecognized consequences of social institions Term dysfunction Definition threatens to disrupt social ability and order Term conflict perspective Definition developed bc of assassinations of JFK, robert kennedy, Dr. MLK jr., the civil rights movement, vietnam war, and poverty focused attention on problems. -views society as composed of diverse groups of conflicting values and interests. -weakness=one group over takes another Term structural-functional perspective Definition views society as a system of interdependent and inter related parts. each part fulfills a specific function and contributes to the overall functioning of the entire system. Term Interactionist (symbolic) perspective Definition views social meaning as arising through a process of social interactions. Term Interactionist (symbolic) perspective- definition of situation Definition the idea that "if people define situations as real they are real in their consequences." Term Interactionist (symbolic) perspective- the looking-glass self Definition refers to the idea that an individuals self-concept is largely a reflection of how he/she is precieved by society. Term Interactionist (symbolic) perspective- dramaturgical analysis Definition uses the analogy of theater to analyze behavior. Term Interactionist (symbolic) perspective- the labeling approach Definition contends that people attatch various labels to certain behaviors/individuals/ and groups that become part of their social identity and shape their attitudes.