SOC 1010 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Francis Bacon, Harriet Martineau, Jane Addams

• School: University of Iowa
• Department: Sociology
• Course: SOC 1010
• Professor: Lovaglia Michael

Document Summary

Sociology- the study of human behavior in society. It looks at how society influences human behavior. Media can influence society, but not all information in the media is truthful. Sociologists use research tools and analysis to develop their theories. Sociological perspective- the ability to see the societal patterns that influence individual and group life. Sociological imagination- by c. wright mills, the ability to see societal patterns that influence the individual as well as groups of individuals. Example: many people worry and try very hard to be beautiful as they feel society defines beauty. Troubles- privately felt problems that spring from events or feelings in a person"s life. Mills believes that a larger social force shapes individuals. Empirical- the sociological conclusions are based on systematic observations. Debunking- looking behind the facades of everyday life. Look for patterns that form the behaviors in society. Critical distance- being able to detach from the situation at hand and view things with a critical mind.