SOC 100 1st Edition Lecture 1 Outline of Current Lecture I. 4 Perspectives on Human LifeII. The Sociological ImaginationIII. Theoretical ApproachesIV. FunctionalistV. ConflictVI. The Symbolic Interaction ApproachVII. Ways of KnowingCurrent Lecture4 Perspectives on Human Life1. Biological2. Psychological3. Social4. CulturalThe Sociological Imagination -Ability to see the relationship between individual and larger society-Many of our particular problems/successes are not unique to us, but are a result of larger socialtrends (pg. 6)-Personal problems are transformed into public issues (Box- pg. 6)Theoretical Approaches (pg. 14)These notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute.-Functionalist: a society is viewed as stable, orderly system. (macro level)-Conflict: groups in society are engaged in a continuous power struggle for control of scarce resources. (macro level)-Symbolic Interactionist: focuses on the specific interaction among people Functionalist- (1) society is composed of interrelated parts, (2) focuses on the group as a whole, (3) Individuals are responsible for their achievements as well as for their failuresConflict- (1) society is characterized by social inequality, (2) focuses on competition among the parts, (3) individuals are often not responsible for their achievements or failures The Symbolic Interaction Approach- (1) focuses on interpersonal communication in micro-level settings, (2) focuses on how people create reality, or how they make sense of their everyday livesWays of Knowing:1. Belief/Faith: what you have been raised to know is true, or if your faith dictates what youbelieve is right/wrong 2. Expert/Authority: someone in power says that something is true, and you begin to see it as true3. ESP (extra sensory perception): something happened far away and you can’t explain it4. Science: tells many of us about the world and how things
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