A SOC 180 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Labeling Theory, Microsociology, Social Constructionism
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Sociology- systematic study of the relationship between the individual and society. Social structure 1) institutions 2) social groups 3) statuses 4) roles. Institution: established and enduring pattern of social relationshiops. Primary groups are described by intimate and informal interactiojn. Secondary groups are task oriented and more formal. Roles: set of rights, obligations, and expectations with a status. Role conflict: two or more social positions being held at the same time. Theories shape our view of the world and ourselves. Theory: a set of statements that intends to explain behavior, problems, or actions. We are exposed to these theories at an early and are indoctrinated into them throughout the educational system. Three general theoretical orientation for the study of society and social problems. Society is composed of parts that work together to promote solidarity and stability. It asserts that our lives are guided by social structures (relativity stable patterns of social behavior)
