SOC100H5 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Structural Functionalism, Bourgeoisie, Industrial Revolution
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The growth of science becoming prestigious science of society; emile durkheim positivism research can be objective and valued . Move towards science = move away from religion industrial revolution and capitalism brought changes to how people made a living and where they lived. capitalism free market place. Factory owners wanted to compete, so they brought down the wages of the workers. Rise of states and political revolutions state = governing structure government started to have a lot more control over citizens. Responsible for roads and infrastructure; operating schools and prisons. A lot of people didn"t like it, therefore revolution. Durkheim society needs to function together; if one part breaks down, most likely others will break down too. Tended to put greater priority towards the society over personal. Ex. education schools serve the purpose of socializing children to be good adult citizens of society. Manifest functions ex. children line up after recess.
