1. Sociology – Herbert Spencer
Instructor – Mark Chavira Americas High School El Paso, Texas

2. Today we will learn about Herbert Spencer
Today we will do the following:
L.O – Learn about the origins of Sociology
E.Q – How did Herbert Spencer contribute to Sociology?
C.T- Students will discuss in partners and provide an exit ticket answering the E.Q.

3. Let’s try something new
What do you look for in a boy/girlfriend?
Herbert Spencer started speaking with a friend about his theories
Georgia Elliot offered herself as a lover and wife to him
Spencer thought a child received smarts and character from the Father and the beauty from the mother.
He rejected her on this basis.

4. About Spencer Admired the work of Charles Darwin
Created the Phrase “Survival of the fittest”
Did not feel the need to improve or correct society
Human behavior was designed for self preservation
Strong should continue
Weak should die out

5. According to Spencer Society is like a organism
Organisms must adapt to their environment like in Nature
Who has adapted the best to society?
THE RICH! Nature again at work!
So what should happen to the poor
Let them die out .. Its nature.
Whatever occurs naturally is morally correct

6. Let’s try this different.. Again
Pair up with your partner and write what you think Spencer would say about the following
Russia invading Ukraine
Kardashians getting paid $1,000,000 an episode
A guy that cannot get a girl
You spilling your delicious Starbucks Caramel Macchiato all over yourself after you drive away

7. REVIEW
Create a review of Durkheim’s theory with your partner. This will be your exit ticket.