SOCL 2001 Chapter : Sociology 2001 Ch 1 And 2
Document Summary
Sociology- the scientific study of human society: the function of sociology as of every science is to reveal that which is hidden pierre bourdieu. Social structure: larger than the individual, but made up of individuals, is both abstract & concrete (mothers, varies in structure, relevance, & influence. Social institutions: networks of structures in society that socialize groups of people within them (military & prison reshapes perception of how your day is supposed to go) Micro soc: individuals & families, households & neighborhoods. Macro soc: national, societies & culture, global. Macro-objective- society, law, bureaucracy, architecture, technology, language (as an object) Micro-objective patterns of behavior, action, and interaction. Micro-subjective perceptions(assumptions), beliefs, the various facets of the social construction of reality. Theological stage: society is the result of divine will(using bible to help make sense of decisions, 2. Metaphysical stage: human behavior governed by natural, biological instincts, 3.
