the growing interconnections among nations due to advances in trade, travel and communications.

the group memberships that people have because of their location in history and society.

a term for a group’s recurring patterns of behavior.

The view that a sociologist’s personal values and beliefs should not influence social research

the degree to which members of a group or society feel united in shared values and other social bonds.

considered the father of sociology

saw the world as in constant conflict

saw society as "survival of the fittest"

recurring characteristics or events.

those who own the means for producing wealth

those who work for the capital and are paid just enough to stay alive

research should only be used to help us understand issues

research should be used to make value judgements and solve the problems of society

understanding the social behavior of others by putting yourself mentally in their places

society is viewed as composed of various parts, each with a function that, when fulfilled, contributes to society’s equilibrium

society is viewed as composed of groups that are competing for scarce resources.

society is viewed as composed of symbols that people use to establish meaning, develop their views of the world and communicate with one another

the application of sociology for the public good, especially when used to guide politicians and policy makers.

functions intended to help part of the system.

functions that are unintended consequences that help a system adjust.