SOC100H1 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Microsociology, Anomie, Biological Determinism
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The largest-scale human group, whose members interact with one another, share a common geographic territory and share common institutions. An approach to sociology by american sociologist, c. wright mills, that attempts to make sense of the personal experiences of individuals within the societal context in which these experiences occur, and relate them to public issues. A philosophical belief that any rational assertion can be scientifically proven. A social structure made up of a number of relationships, operating to achieve certain social goals. Rules or expectations telling us what kinds of behaviours are appropriate and inappropriate in specific social situations value system a set of socially shared ideas of what a group or society considers good, right and desirable. A strategy, program or philosophy that justifies the goals and strategies of a movement. The processes by which, and manner in which social actors relate to each other, especially in face-to-face encounters, and try to meet each other"s expectations.
