Sociology Founders & Perspectives

This individual was a conflict theorist who challenged the theory that blacks were inferior. They analyzed social structure in black communities and the Pan African movement.

• Karl Marx

• Harriet Martineau

• Jane Addams

• W.E.B DuBois

A conflict theorist who believed social scientists should try to change the world, not just study it. Conflict between the “haves” and the “have nots” would result in a classless society or Revolution!

(a)  

• Karl Marx

• Harriet Martineau

• Jane Addams

• W.E.B Du Bois

A conflict theorist believed problems are caused by an imbalance of power. Effects of industrialization on the lower classes. Major ideas: Women's suffrage and discrimination.

• Karl Marx

• Harriet Martineau

• Jane Addams

• W.E.B DuBois

A conflict theorist believed in a link between slavery and the oppression of women. Translated Comte's Positive Philosophy from French to English.

(a)  

• Karl Marx

• Harriet Martineau

• Jane Addams

• W.E.B DuBois

A functionalist theorist, who believed society = parts working together for well-being and survival. Social change leads to progress. Survival of the fittest in society. Social reform interfered with selection.

• Max Weber

• Emile Durkheim

• Herbert Spencer

• Auguste Comte

A functionalist theorist, who believed sociology could use scientific procedures and promote social progress. Major Ideas: positivism, sociology, social statics, social dynamics.

• Max Weber

• Emile Durkheim

• Herbert Spencer

• Auguste Comte

A functionalist theorist that believed pre-industrial: consensus of beliefs = mechanical solidarity. During industrial, interdependence with specialized roles = organic solidarity.

• Max Weber

• Emile Durkheim

• Herbert Spencer

• Auguste Comte

Sociologist who believed humans act on the basis of their own understanding (values, beliefs, attitudes). One should study others by putting yourself in their shoes. Use reason, not superstition.

• Max Weber

• Emile Durkheim

• Herbert Spencer

• Auguste Comte

Which perspective studies how meaning is made?

• Structural Functionalism

• Conflict Theory

• Symbolic Interaction

• None of the above

What is the systematic study of human society to understand its development, structure, and functions?

• Economics

• Psychology

• Sociology

• Government