SOCI 1002 Lecture Notes - Different Class, Class Conflict, Social Inequality
6 Mar 2014
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It is the study of the social and its enabling and constraining influence. John locke"s belief in individual freedom and autonomy: charles de montesquieu"s comparative methodology and his appreciation for cultural diversity. Jean-jacques rousseau"s analysis of the social contract and his belief in individual autonomy. France: concluded suicide was not due to psychological disorders, social solidarity: the degree to which people share beliefs and values (close interactions with the society around you). Medium level of social solidarity, the least likely to commit suicide: mechanical (similar characteristics: same jobs, same values, same religious beliefs) versus organic (based on everyone depending on one another to an extent) forms of social solidarity. Altruistic suicide: ready to give their live for a higher cause (honour, religion, justice, sacrifice). High social solidarity: far more men than women commit suicide. Different age groups affect the amount of the number of suicides.
