SOC1101- Final Exam Guide - Comprehensive Notes for the exam ( 39 pages long!)
29 Mar 2018
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Sociological perspective: the unique way in which sociologist see our world & can dissect the dynamic relationships between individuals & the larger social network in which we all live. Important to understand where people are coming from. Engaging your sociological imagination: our perception of ourselves & others are the products of many factors, for example, minority status, gender, socioeconomic status family structure, urban-rural differences. The scientific revolution: 1650-1800: augustus compte, father of sociology, hard science should be applied to the social world. Sociology in canada: geography and regionalism, ability to survive overtime, role of regionalism, political economy, clement: interest in the interactions of politics, government & the social & cultural constitution of markets, institutions & actors, canadianization movement. Influenced by american sociology: radical nature, greater focus on macrosociology & feminist ideas. Aspects of a good theory: logically sound, conflicting positions, sensitizing ability, what has been ignored, popularity, popularity does not mean validity.
