Sociology - Unit 1 Flashcards

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Class conflict

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The idea that upper and lower-class citizens are always at odds with one another

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Dynamic approach

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An analysis tool that looks at the processes of change in society

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Ethics

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Principles that guide the conduct of sociologists in their research and interactions with others

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Functionalist perspective

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A view of society as a complex system of interdependent parts that emphasizes the importance of social structures and institutions in maintaining social order and stability

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Research question

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A clear and concise question that defines the focus of the study

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Scientific method

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Systematic approach to test hypotheses and theories

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Sociological imagination

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a key component of the sociological perspective that involves the ability to view individual experiences and challenges within a larger social and historical context

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Sociological perspective

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A way of understanding and analyzing human behavior and social interaction from a broader societal context that involves examining how social forces and institutions shape individuals and their actions

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Sociology

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The study of human relationships and how people interact with one another.

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Static approach

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Focuses on the structure of society