SOC 112 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Labeling Theory, Microsociology, George Herbert Mead

• School: Ryerson University
• Department: Sociology
• Course: SOC 112
• Professor: Jean Golden

Document Summary

Society is a living organism with different parts performing different functions. Some parts are more important than others, but each performs an important function within the society. Manifest function: the intended function of the part. Ta(cid:271)ility i(cid:374) a so(cid:272)iety is depe(cid:374)de(cid:374)t o(cid:374) the (cid:272)o(cid:373)pletio(cid:374) of ea(cid:272)h part"s (cid:373)a(cid:374)ifest fu(cid:374)(cid:272)tio(cid:374) Mechanic solidarity: labelled by durkheim as a simple society in which. Latent function: the unintended function of the part jobs/norms/religions/morals are similar, resulting in social harmony. Anomie: labelled by durkheim as a complex society in which jobs/norms/religions/morals are dissimilar, resulting in social anarchy. Har(cid:373)o(cid:374)y is e(cid:448)ery i(cid:374)di(cid:448)idual"s k(cid:374)o(cid:449)ledge and acceptance of their given place in society. Microsociology: focus is on individuals and behaviour between individuals. Mostly ignores external factors, like institutionalized racism, poverty, accessibility. It is through interaction that we become who we are how we interact with others, how they interact with us, and how this affects our actions/our perceptions of ourselves & others.