1. An Invitation to Sociology
Chapter 1
An Invitation to Sociology

2. Vocabulary
Words and definitions on the study guide are in the same order as the chapter in the book.

3. Sociology
The scientific study of social structure based on facts! Groups not individuals
A group, rather than individual PERSPECTIVE
A particular point of view
Drawing activity
Sociological perspective - ????

4. PATTERNS Every student and teacher has a pattern – creature of habit
The patterned interaction of people in social relationships is social structure
What are some of your patterns??

5. Why do people conform? Peer pressure? Society? Religion?
Read pg 10 Why do people conform?
“Conformity - Group Speak” video
Peer pressure?
Society?
Religion?
Caught in the moment?
Penn State video

6. How do we escape conformity?
Sociological imagination – the ability to see the link between society and self
Making decisions based on what is best for you at the time and knowing what YOU want.
College
Values

7. Auguste Comte
Positivism
Social statics
Social dynamics

8. Harriet Martineau

9. Herbert Spencer
Social Darwinism – not a vocabulary word but be familiar with the concept

10. Karl Marx
Bourgeoisie
Capitalists
Proletariat
Class conflict

11. Emile Durkheim

12. Max Weber Verstehen Rationalization
– add both to vocabulary list and be familiar with the usage

13. Jane Addams

14. William Edward Burghardt W.E.B DuBois

15. Theoretical Perspective
ADD TO YOUR LIST!
Theory
A set of assumptions accepted as true
Pg 24

16. THE BIG 3
FUNCTIONALISM, CONFLICT PERSPECTIVE, SYMBOLIC INTERACTIONISM

17. Functionalism
Approach that emphasizes the contributions made by each part of society
Assumes that changes and upheavals in social structure and society will become stable and the norm.
A nuclear family after the Industrial Revolution.

18. Dysfunction Negative aspect of an aspect of society
Are there any dysfunctional parts of society that you can think of ??

19. Conflict Perspective
Approach emphasizing the role of conflict, competition, and constraint within a society
Power is the ability to control others
Examples of conflict perspective?

20. Symbolic Interaction
Symbols are anything that stands for something else and has an agreed upon meaning attached to it
Flags? Stoplights? Hand gestures and greetings? Asian culture….

21. Dramaturgy
Approach that depicts human interaction as theatrical performances
Presenting yourself through dress, gestures, tone of voice
Teenagers – Awkward stage…