SOC103H1 Chapter Notes - Chapter 4: Elective Affinities, Microsociology, Bourgeoisie
Document Summary
Study of history and anthropology makes us aware of how widely cultures have varied over space and time. We tend to take culture for granted because we assume that our behavior is a result of human nature/common sense. Concept of culture is an important link between the macro/micro perspective on society. Their view culture as having an integrative role in society. They typically look to culture to explain consensus and stability. Civic culture is functional to the festival of democracy. Police are your best friend" sentiment typically invoked. This perspective identifies ways in which culture creates social solidarity, provides stability and assurance, and unites the member of a social groups. They see cultural elements, such as norms, values, beliefs, as arising out of social culture and influencing cultural life. We can look at these elements as evidence of what is important for society, not what the capitalistic enterprise seeks to promote for its own gain.
