SY101 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Social Integration, Scientific Method, Labeling Theory

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Social integration- the degree to which people are tied to their social group is a key factor. Social control- regulative force; societal and political mechanisms that regulate individual and group behaviour in an attempt to gain conformity. Social/ political changes in the 18th and 19th century brought a new way of looking at the world. Emerged in the mid nineteenth century in europe. 3 contributing factors : industrial revolution (1760s to 1840, imperialism, success of the natural sciences. Took an evolutionary view of development always moving toward perfection (every time was better then the last: religious/theological, metaphysical, scientific. Methodological dimension: the use of the scientific method to understand the social world. Socio-political dimension: apply that knowledge to make the world a better place. Class conflict- the struggle between capitalists (bourgeoisie) and the working class (proletariat) is inevitable & necessary. Conflict can only end when the working class unites in revolution and creates a classless society.