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| What is Symbolic Interactionalism? |
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A theory in which Symbols (objects/events that we attach meaning to) are the basis of social life.
We are able to interact with others because we have an understanding of the meaning of certain symbols. |
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Give the definition for Sociology. |
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| The scientific study of human group life. |
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| What does the Sociological Perspective do? |
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| It stresses the social context in which people live. |
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| A large, permanent, self-sufficient, self-perpetuating group of interacting people who share common values and beliefs |
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| Name 4 of the natural sciences. |
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Physics
Biology
Chemistry
Geology
etc. |
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| Name the 5 social sciences. |
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Sociology
Anthropology
Psychology
Economics
Political Science |
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Fill in the blank.
Sociology helps you see beyond the ________. |
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| Sociology helps you see beyond the obvious. |
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What is the importance of global perspective? (3) |
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1- Soceties throughout the world are increasingly interconnected through technology and communities.
2- Many problems that we face in Canada are more serious elsewhere.
3- Thinking globally is a good way to learn more about ourselves |
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| Who was the father of Sociology? |
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| What did Auguste Comte call the new science of positivism? |
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