SOC 101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: George Herbert Mead, Harriet Martineau, Symbolic Interactionism
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She argued one must study all aspects of society at once (key political, religious, and social institutions); and must include an analysis of women"s lives as well as men - their differing experiences and perspectives. Sociologists should not just observe, but also act in ways to benefit society. She actively worked for women"s rights and abolition of slavery. Understanding identity from the perspective of african american experiences. First social researcher to link the problems faced by african americans to their social and economic status in society. In 1903 - said sociology must explain the contact of diverse races of men. Key element of becoming self conscious beings is language and symbols - we learn to look at ourselves as if from the outside, unlike animals -- we see ourselves as others see us. Analysis of the contribution that an activity makes to the continuation of society as a whole. (organic model)
