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What are the three major classical perspectives in sociology?

Functionalism, Conflict Theory, Symbolic Interactionism

Define Functionalism in sociology.

A perspective that views society as made up of interdependent parts that function together to maintain social order.

What central question does Conflict Theory address?

How society is structured in terms of unequal groups where the privileged exploit the underprivileged.

Who is considered the founder of sociology?

Auguste Comte

What did Emile Durkheim contribute to sociology?

Recognized as the forefather of functionalism and emphasized the importance of social facts.

What is the core idea of Symbolic Interactionism?

Society is formed through everyday social interactions that shape people's identities and meanings.

What concept refers to the cohesion derived from shared beliefs and values in a society?

Social Solidarity

How does Durkheim define 'Mechanical Solidarity'?

A type of social cohesion that arises when individuals in a society maintain similar values and beliefs.

What is the focus of Critical Race Theory?

Understanding the enduring presence of racism and its intersection with other forms of oppression.

Who coined the term 'intersectionality'?

Kimberlé Crenshaw

What is the main argument of the 'outsider within' concept?

Marginalized groups hold unique perspectives that challenge dominant sociological narratives.

What type of authority does Max Weber describe as being based on established laws and regulations?

Legal rational authority.

What does the sociological imagination allow individuals to do?

Understand personal experiences within the broader historical and societal context.

What term describes the struggle between classes according to Karl Marx?

Class Conflict

What are the two types of solidarity identified by Durkheim?

Mechanical Solidarity and Organic Solidarity.

What is the importance of the Protestant Ethic in Weber's sociology?

It explains the relationship between religious values and the development of capitalism.

Define Feminist Theory in sociology.

A perspective that examines the impact of gender inequality and seeks to address women's positions in society.

What did DuBois emphasize in his work on race?

The significance of the double consciousness experienced by African Americans.

What is the methodological approach of Decolonial perspectives in sociology?

Critique Western knowledge production as rooted in colonialism and its impact on indigenous populations.

What differentiates Macro and Micro sociology?

Macro sociology focuses on large-scale phenomena while micro sociology emphasizes small group interactions.

What does 'Stigma' refer to in sociological terms?

A label used to devalue members of certain social groups.