Georg Simmel

The sociological perspective of conflict theory was first thought of on a macro-level by Karl Marx the German philosopher who also wrote the communist manifesto. Marx saw society as a competition between the various classes of society, mainly between the rich and powerful members of a society called the Bourgeois who owned all the businesses and the Proletariat, which was the class that worked for the Bourgeois. Marx also saw conflict theory as the struggle between social institutions such as…

Cellular communication devices are used around the world with about 1.5 billion cell phones. They are necessary to use them everywhere such as business, hospital and education. There are several advantages of using cell phone. First of all, it is easy communication. Recently, people can reach such as call or text their family or friend in any place they are and any time. Also, it became multiple uses. Cell phone can be utilized for different jobs. People can enjoy play games, store note and…

An account of modern sociology in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in Europe demonstrates how the foundation of Sociology as a discipline was created. The impact of the Industrial Era dictated change in the structure of society, industrialization and urbanization created capitalism and a new working, middle, and consumer class, thus causing a shift in the dynamics of society. Through the classical theorists and founders the development of the basic tenets of sociology would be formed…

The Satis House Brewery: An Analysis Charles Dickens’ widely read Great Expectations focuses on the dawning of a modern order in which systems of power and capital in society surpass the citizens’ control. The author’s interest in criticizing the hollowness of metropolitan society manifests through his gothic descriptions of the Havisham’s Satis House. The brewery of the estate, in particular, withholds a lot more meaning than the mere conception of monetary funds. This essay explores the…

Notes: • “Cosmopolitan sociability can arise from the human competencies that create social relations of inclusiveness.” (p399) • Cosmopolitan socialbility derives from social relations of inclusive behaviour of the society’s members. (p399) • Religious behaviours/attidudes can restrict human connectedness because of doctrines restricting relations with others or those with different belief systems opposing their beliefs. (p399) • Growing literature on ‘cosmopolitan turn’ (Rapport & Stade…

Introduction Growing up I made choices referring to the majority thinking of a group. As I got older, I became aware of "group thinking". I am confident in making my own choices and decisions in groups because of my line of profession, which I am required to voice my opinion or suggest new ideas. Today I am more confident to make my own decisions without being persuaded by "group thinking". However, in my personal life, it can be a bit more difficult to set your foot down and make an impartial…

Social disorganization theory is a theory that states crime and criminal activity is “linked crime rates with neighborhood characteristics” according to the text, Introducing Criminological Thinking by authors Jon Heidt and Johannes P Whelldon (p169). People commit crimes according to this theory based on an idea that the community plays a big importance on understanding criminal behavior on a whole, rather than individual. This theory is set to understand crime from a macro point of view,…

According to Malmin (2013), the reason behind this is because it possesses a significant risk to the wellness and health of its personnel. When someone occupies the shoes of a law enforcer he or she will become part of a subculture. According to Georg Simmel, a German philosopher, a culture is a group of people who share a common background due to the resemblance in their “beliefs,” “traditions,” and “behaviors” (Ritzer, G. & J. Stepnisky. 2014). This paper will focus on how police officers have…

During the late 18th century the term “class” began to replace earlier classifications that was used to divide society economically. These divides, which are still in existence today, are based off the common three-stratum model that separates society into three general categories. The first being an “upper class”; this class is the class that has ownership and power over the means of production. The second would be a “middle class” that consists of professional workers, small business owners…

Throughout this whirlwind of sequenced events dubbed life, every person is confronted with personal issues. One such personal issue for myself is bulimia. From the summer before my freshman year of high school, until the middle of my junior year, I would have bouts of bulimia ranging from a one time incident to a consistent several week episode. Currently, I am doing well and have not taken part in such an issue for about a year and a half. While it is a personal issue that is, in part a result…