Sociology

What is the primary focus of sociology as a discipline?

how social structures, institutions, and processes shape human behavior

Like patterns of social relationships, interactions, and culture

Which social science specifically focuses on governance and power structures?

Political Science

During which century did sociology emerge as a formal discipline?

The 19th century

What concept developed by C. Wright Mills helps connect personal experiences with larger social issues?

The Sociological Imagination

Which theoretical perspective views society as a complex system of interconnected parts?

Structural Functionalism

What is a manifest function in structural functionalism?

Manifest function: Intentional

Ex: Preparing individuals for the workforce

According to conflict theory, what is the primary characteristic of society?

inequality and competition for resources

Which perspective emphasizes micro-level interactions and meaning-making processes?

Symbolic Interactionism

The Enlightenment's contribution to sociology was its emphasis on:

Emphasis on reason, science, and progress

What historical event led to rapid urbanization and new social problems?

 Industrial Revolution

The sociological perspective of "strange in the familiar" refers to:

Questioning taken-for-granted aspects of social life

Example: Analyzing cultural norms around marriage

Which concept is central to symbolic interactionism?

How people create and interpret symbols in everyday life

Key concepts: Symbols, language, interactions

Social construction of reality: constantly changing meaning

Self and identity: The I and the Me

What distinguishes sociology from psychology?

Psychology: Individual behavior and mental processes

Sociology: Broader social structures, institutions, and group dynamics

In sociological analysis, "general in the particular" means:

 Identifying broader social patterns in individual experiences

Which perspective would be most interested in studying wealth disparities?

 Conflict Theory

The concept of latent functions refers to:

Latent: Unintentional

Ex: Education system's role in socializing

What is a key focus of the sociological perspective "personal choice in social context"?

Understanding how social forces influence individual decisions

Which theoretical perspective emphasizes the importance of symbols and language?

Symbolic Interactionism

The study of social media's influence on self-presentation would best align with:

Symbolic Interactionism

Which aspect of society would a conflict theorist be most interested in analyzing?

 Focus on power dynamics and social change