Sociology

Name 7 theorists C.Wright Mills, Comte, Mead, Weber, Durkheim, Spencer and Marx

What is Comte known for? He created the word sociology and positivism

What is Weber known for? Verstehen and value free/neutral sociology

What is Durkheim known for? The functionalist perspective and social integration (suicide)

What is Mead known for? The symbolic internationalist theory

What is Spencer known for? Social darwinism

What is Marx known for? His conflict theory

What is Karl Marx two classes? Class 1 - proletariat, class 2 - bourgeoisie

What is symbolic interactionaist theory? That society is composed of symbols. Micro level.

What is functionalist perspective? That society is made of parts that functions together. Macro-level

What is conflict perspective? That society is made up by groups who compete with one another for power. (marx)

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