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12 Cards in this Set
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what is Sociology?
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The systematic study of human society and social interaction
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What is a Society?
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a large social grouping that shares the same geographical territory and is subject to the same political authority and dominant cultural expectations
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what is a Myth
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a popular but false notion that may be used either intentionally or unintentionally to perpetuate certain beliefs even in the light of conclusive evidence to the contrary.
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true of false
Sociologist use scientific standards in studying society and social interaction. |
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What is sociological imagination?
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the ability to see the relationship between individual experiences and the larger society
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Personal troubles vs. Public Issues
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Personal troubles involve the individual and his immediate social network.. troubles can only be resolved by the individual. Public Issues are much large and involve large number of people and require solutions from the societal level
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Give an Example of Personal Trouble
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Personal trouble High Credit card debt
Public Issue: Widespread unemployment |
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define industrialization
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process by which societies are transformed from dependence on agriculture and handmade products to an emphasis on manufacturing and related industries
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define urbanization
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process by which an increasing proportion of a population lives in cities rather than rural area
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What makes a High / Medium and Low income country ?examples of each
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High: Industralized; High level living standards - USA
Medium:Industralized in urban areas; moderate income ; Brazil and Mexico Low Income Country - mainly agricultural ( agrarian ) low income - examples many countries in Asia and Africa |
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Auguste Comte
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French Philosopher
1798 - 1857 Coined term Sociology - founder of this Science; but did no actual research. Believed societies contained " Social Statics" forces for social order and stability and "Social Dynamics" forces for conflict and change |
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Auguste Comte Philosophy became known as " positivism" What does this mean?
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belief that the world can best be understood through scientific inquiry
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