1 The Sociological Perspective Sociology is the scientific study of social structure. Sociologists look for the patterns in social relationships. When you understand that your own behavior is partly determined by the groups you belong to, you are using your sociological imagination. You can benefit from this understanding when you look at how and why you make certain choices.
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The Sociological PerspectiveSociology is the scientific study of social
structure.
Sociologists look for the patterns in social relationships.
When you understand that your own behavior is partly determined by the groups you belong to, you are using your sociological imagination.
You can benefit from this understanding when you look at how and why you make certain choices.
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What is gained by using our sociological imagination?
an understanding of the effects of events on our daily lives
an improved ability to make decisions, rather than just conform
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Definitions:sociological imagination
conventional social wisdom
sociological imagination: the ability to see the link between society and self
sociological imagination: the ability to see the link between society and self
The sociological imagination questions common interpretations of human
social behavior and
challenges conventional social wisdom
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Definitions:sociological imagination
conventional social wisdom
conventional social wisdom: ideas people
assume are true
conventional social wisdom: ideas people
assume are true
The sociological imagination questions common interpretations of human
social behavior and
challenges conventional social wisdom
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Illiteracy Rates
“Nearly all American adults know how to read and write.” The map shows the percentage of Americans over 20 years old who are illiterate.
Is conventional social wisdom about illiteracy rates really wise or true? Support your answer.
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A perspective is a particular point of view or a particular way of looking at an issue.
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Social structure is the patterned interaction of people in social relationships.
Example: Although the personal characteristics of students and teachers vary from school to school, students and teachers relate in similar patterned ways.
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The Origins of SociologySociology is a young science.
It grew out of the writings of European scholars who were interested in bringing back a sense of community to society in the late 1800s.
After World War II, America took the lead in developing the field of sociology.
The majority of all sociologists are from the United States.
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1837 Harriet Martineau publishes Society in America
1848 Karl Marx publishes The Communist Manifesto, promoting a classless society
1897 Emile Durkheim publishes Suicide
1904 Max Weber publishes The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism