SOC-1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Postmodernism, Feminist Theory, Bourgeoisie
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Debate in sociology: values in sociological research. To understand human behavior vs. to investigate harmful social arrangements. Can be used by anyone for any purpose vs. should be used to reform society. A key attitude in the study of society is the research approach of cultural. Contrasts common approach, which views other cultures and societies from point. Suspending judgment relativism of view of one"s own culture. Functionalism- social groups and society are viewed like living organisms. Groups and group processes studied as parts of a functioning whole. Aspects and behaviors of society may have obvious (manifest) functions or. Emile durkheim was a french sociologist (1858-1917) hidden (latent) functions. One of the fathers of modern sociology. Suicide study applied functionalism, showed suicide is the result of society (not religion, the individual, etc. ) Applied kant"s ideas (functionalism) to real-life sociology. Those at the top are the best and brightest.
