SY101 Chapter Notes -Symbolic Interactionism, Benjamin Lee Whorf, Protestant Work Ethic
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Sociological maps: allow us to grasp interplay of people and society of biography and history: wright mills: sociological maps allow us to grasp the interplay of people and society, of biography and history. Suicide; a) appears to be the supreme antisocial and non-social act b) typically committed in private c) comparatively rare d) likely to focus on their individual states rather than state of society. French sociologist: emile durkheim (pioneers of discipline) demonstrated that suicide is more than just an individual act of desperation (strongly influenced by social forces) Examined association between rates of suicide and rates of psychological disorder for different groups. More women than men in asylums, yet 4 male suicides to every 1 women suicide. Jews had highest psychological disorder yet lowest suicide rate. Social solidarity: refers to degree to which group members share beliefs and values, and intensity and frequency of their interaction. Values: ideas about what is good and bad.
