Sociology 1000 Study Guide - Reality Principle, Michael Ignatieff, Participant Observation
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Systematic study of human behaviour in the social context connection between. Environment (outside vs. inside, group vs. alone) impression of tone/speech. Power think, know, believe, do, want, have etc. Some images are perceived as sexy because we exist in a world where looks are valued. Change the place or context, change what it values. Change the time, change what is valued. We are all elements of wider configurations. As sociologists we seek to understand these dependencies or connections. Grew up in a culture that values sport. Were part of a former system of identifying and nurturing young athletes. Focus is usually on an individuals genetic make-up. Sociologists are more interested in the historical and/or cultural context. We must pay attention to social factors in order to fully understand who we are. Classic example of the sociological perspective in use: Interested in understanding suicide (in the late 1800"s)
