[SOC 125] - Final Exam Guide - Everything you need to know! (33 pages long)
Document Summary
Institutions- established ways of doing things governed by rules. 6 basic sociological ideas about sociology rules. Rules are not neutral-they benefit some and harm others. Values-> beliefs about what is good or bad, right or wrong. Connecting your life with history and society. Ability to change perspectives to ones other than what is native to you. Personal, just with 1 person, look at one person for the why and how to solve. Widespread, affects group of people, look at large group for why and how to solve; not just one person, large issues vs personal ones. Sociology is a social science but with empathy, etc. It is not just looking at facts and moving on. Humans are plastic depending on our environment. Cultural significance becomes a lense with history to transform internal problems to social change (not just how can i afford child care, how can we change so everyone can afford it)
