SOCS10: 2ND SEM 1ST QTR

Sociology

It is the scientific study of human society, its structure, and social relationships.

Social Problems, Social Structure, Social Change, and Social Interaction

What are the key areas of sociology?

Sociological Perspectives

is the Special POVs of Sociology

Seeing the GENERAL in the PARTICULAR and Seeing the STRANGE in the FAMILIAR

Sociological Perspectives are divided into two definitions ____ and ______

Seeing the strange in the familiar (sociological perspective)

The ability to question or examine the everyday aspects of our lives as if were encountering them for the first time or from an outsider's perpectives

Seeing the general in the particular

The ability to look at a specific individual or situation and recognize the broader patterns and trends it reflects

Sociological Imagination

The ability to see between personal experiences and larger social forces

Peter Berger, 1963

According to _________ "The special point of view of sociology that sees general patterns of society in the lives of particular people"

C. Wright Mills, 1959

According to _________ "Quality of mind require for us to understand ourselves in relation to society"

Conflict Theory, Symbolic Interactionism, and Functionalism

Give the 3 Sociological Perspectives

Symbolic Interactionism

Identify the Sociological Perspective: To another person the word "Dog" may seem warm and friendy, but to another person who may have had bad experiences with dogs will find the word triggering.

Functionalism

A theoretical perspective that sees society as a system of interconnected parts working together for stability

Conflict Theory

A theoretical perspective that focuses on inequality and power struggles within society

Symbolic Interactionism

a theoretical perspective in which society is viewed as composed of symbols that people use to establish meaning, develop their views of the world, and communicate with one another.

Anthropology

is the comprehensive study of humans, exploring their biological and cultural aspects across time and space.

Linguistic Anthropology, Physical/Biological Anthropology, Cultural Anthropology and Archaeology

Give the Branches of Anthropolgy

Cultural Anthropology

Focuses on the diverse cultures of humans societies, their beliefs, customs, social structures, and how they adapt to different environments.

Archaeology

Investigates past human societies through the analysis of material remains, such as artifacts, tools, and settlements.

Linguistic Anthropology

Explores the development, structure, anduse of language in human societies, examining how language shapesculture and thought.

Physical/Biological Anthropology

Studies the biological and evolutionary aspects of humans, including human origins, genetics, and primate behavior.

Culture

refers to the shared beliefs, values, customs, behaviors, and artifacts that characterize a group or society.

cultura or cultus, care or cultivation

FILL IN THE BLANKS: The word CULTURE is derived from the Latin word ________ or _________, which means __________ or ___________

Edward Taylor

According to ________ Culture is "that complex whole which includes knowledge, belief, art, morals, law, custom, and any other capabilities and habits acquired by man as a member of society."

Culture, Ethnography, Ethnology, and Holistic Perspective

What are the key concepts of Anthropology?

Holistic perspective

considering all aspects of human life to understand the whole picture

Ethnography

detailed descriptions of cultures through fieldwork and participant observation

Ethnology

comparative study of different cultures to identify patterns and similarities

Culture

the complex web of shared beliefs, values, customs, behaviors, and artifacts that characterize a group of people.