SOCL 2001 Chapter : Chapter 1 Notes
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Sociology- the systematic study of social interaction at a variety of levels. Social interaction- the process by which we act toward & react to people around us. Systematic - behavior is regular and patterned, takes place in small groups, large. Common sense knowledge typically comes from opinions and experiences organizations and entire societies. In sociology, we rely on data and research. Ability to view your own society as an outsider would. Sociological imagination (c. wright mills)- the ability to see the intersection between individual lives and larger social influences, emphasizes the connection between personal (biography) troubles and structural (public & historical) issues. The ability to see our private experiences, personal difficulties, and achievements which we live . People conform to expected and acceptable behavior (wear a uniform to work) Microsociology- concentrates on the relationship between individual characteristics, focuses on small-scale patterns of individuals social interaction in specific settings (every day interactions)
