Sociology Unit 1 Study Guide Flashcards

Vocabulary flashcards covering key sociologists, research methodologies, and core terms from the Sociology Unit 1 study guide.

Auguste Comte

Credited with coining the term sociology and developing the concept of Positivism.

Harriet Martineau

Known for translating the work of Auguste Comte and advocating for women's rights.

Karl Marx

Sociologist associated with Conflict theory, the concept of false consciousness, and the proletariat.

Emile Durkheim

Known for his suicide studies and theories on social integration.

Max Weber

Sociologist associated with the concept of Verstehen.

W.E.B. Du Bois

Sociologist who developed the concept of Double consciousness.

Ida B. Wells

Sociologist who investigated racial injustice.

Qualitative

Research methods focused on words, descriptions, and observations.

Quantitative

Research methods focused on numbers and statistics.

Ethnography

Research method involving immersion in a culture.

Secondary Analysis

Research method that utilizes existing data.

Informant

A person who provides information during research.

Kinesics

The study of body language as a form of social interaction.

Proxemics

The study of personal space in social interaction.

Culture

The shared beliefs, values, and language of a group.

Artifacts

Tangible items found within a culture.

Material Culture

The physical objects that make up a culture.

Ethnocentrism

The act of judging others by the standards of your own culture.

Sociological Imagination

The ability to link personal experiences to broader society.

Macro Sociology

The study of large-scale society.

Micro Sociology

The study of small-scale interactions.

False Consciousness

The misunderstanding of one's own social position.

Double Consciousness

Characterized by viewing yourself through the eyes of society.

Anomie

A state of normlessness.

Mechanical Solidarity

A type of social cohesion found in simple societies.

Organic Solidarity

A type of social cohesion found in complex societies.

Egoistic Suicide

Type of suicide that occurs due to low social integration.

Altruistic Suicide

Type of suicide that occurs due to high social integration.

Anomic Suicide

Type of suicide that occurs due to social change or normlessness.