Soc 100 Chapter 1

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sociology

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the systematic study of human behavior in social context

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social solidarity

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1. The degree to which group members share beliefs and values 2. The intensity and frequency of their interaction

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altruistic suicide

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Durkheim's term for suicede that occurs in high-solidarity settings, where norms tightly govern behavior. Altruism means devotion to the interests of others. Altruistic suicide is suicide in the group interest.

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Egoistic suicide

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Durkheim's term for a type of suicide that occurs in low-solidarity settings. It results from a lack of integration of the individual into society bc of weak social ties to others

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Anomic Suicide

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Durkheim's term for a type of suicide that occurs in low=solidarity settings where norms governing behavior are vaguely defined. Anomie means "without order"

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Sociological Imagination

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The quality of mind that enables one to see the connection between personal troubles an social structures. Phrase coined by C. Wright Mills.

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Social structures

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stable patterns of social relations

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micro structures

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Patterns of social relations formed druing face to face interaction. Families, friendship circles, and work associations are all examples.

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Macrostructures

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overarching patterns of social relations that lie outside and above one's circle of intimates and acquaintances. Including classes and power systems such as patriarchy.

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Patriarchy

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the traditional system of economic and political inequality between women and men

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Global Structures

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Patterns of social relations that lie outside and above the national level. They include international organizations, patterns of worldwide travel and communication, and the economic relations between and among countries