SOC100H1 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Determinism, Proletariat, Labeling Theory
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The study of patterned relations among humans, and one of the social institutions people create. Social institutions a type of social structure made up of a number of relationships; operating to a achieve certain social goals. Largest-scale human group, whose members interact with one another, share common geographic territory, and institutions. Approach to sociology; attempts to make sense of personal experiences of individuals within societal context in which experiences occur + relate them to public issues. Philosophical belief that any radical assertion can be proven scientifically. Ex: formal education intended to provide students knowledge, skills, to become productive members of society. Latent functions unintended and hidden; not consciously intended results of our actions. Ex: formal education serves as a babysitter for young children and teens. Rules or expectations telling us what kinds of behaviours are appropriate and inappropriate. A set of socially shared ideas what a group or society considers good, bad, desirable.
