SOC101Y1 Final: Sociology Exam Notes.docx
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Durkheim: examined association between suicide rates and social solidarity-degree which group members share beliefs and values, and intensity and frequency of interaction. Anomic suicide: occurs in low social solidarity settings, where norms and governing behavior are vaguely defined: when people live in a society that lacks a widely shared code of morality. Egoistic: results from lack of integration of individuals into society because of weak social ties. Altruistic suicide: high social solidarity, where norms tightly govern behavior- suicide bombers. Implies that social forces exist external to individuals and constrains individual behavior. Increased suicide today: youth face lower level of social solidarity and less rooted in society. Microstructures: overarching patterns of intimate social relations formed during face-to-face interaction. Macrostructures: overarching patterns of social relations outside ones circle of intimates and acquaintances. Global structures: patterns of social relations outside and above national level. Ability to see connection between troubles and social structures. Scientific revolution: encouraged evidence based conclusions about society.
