Founding Fathers

Who is considered the found father of Sociology?

• Auguste Comte

• Karl Marx

• Herbert Spencer

• Max Weber

Who believed that change occurs in society, but it's temporary and necessary?

• Auguste Comte

• Harriet Martineau

• Herbert Spencer

• Max Weber

Whose main concern for studying society was so that improvements could be made?

• Auguste Comte

• Harriet Martineau

• Emile Durkheim

• Max Weber

Who believed each social institution plays a role in order for society to function?

• Herbert Spencer

• Harriet Martineau

• Karl Marx

• Max Weber

Who stated that there is a similarity between women and slaves and how they are treated?

• Herbert Spencer

• Harriet Martineau

• Emile Durkheim

• Auguste Comte

Who said there would be a revolution by the people that would lead to a classless society?

• Herbert Spencer

• Karl Marx

• Emile Durkheim

• Max Weber

Who stated that humans behave based on their understanding of the situation?

• Auguste Comte

• Karl Marx

• Emile Durkheim

• Max Weber

Who said natural selection would ensure the survival of the fittest people in society?

• Harriet Martineau

• Max Weber

• Emile Durkheim

• Herbert Spencer

Who said social behavior must be explained by social factors instead of psychological factors?

• Harriet Martineau

• Max Weber

• Emile Durkheim

• Karl Marx