SOC100H5 Chapter 1: Sociolgy Textbook Notes- Chapter 1
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Sociology: systematic study of human behaviour in social context. Can be explained in 4 ways: functionalism: 1 of the 4 main types of explanation in sociology. From the functionalist viewpoint, fashion trends come and go because they enable social in e(cid:395)ualit(cid:455) to pe(cid:396)sist. If the(cid:455) did(cid:374)"t ha(cid:448)e this pu(cid:396)pose, (cid:449)e (cid:449)ould(cid:374)"t ha(cid:448)e fashio(cid:374) (cid:272)(cid:455)(cid:272)les. Ex) exclusive shows in paris showing new styles every season, big name designers and rich clientele. Main appeal is wealthy clients can easily distinguish themselves. Therefore, fashion performs an important social function by allowing people to preserve the ordered layering of society into classes. Functionalism: sociological school of thought that stresses how human behaviour is governed by social structures that are based mainly on shared values and that contribute to social stability. Point of view: fashion cycles are a means by which owners and other big players in the clothing, advertising, etc. company make big profits. Theory: a conjecture about the way observed facts are regulated.
