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“Sociology: Perspective, Theory, and Method”
Chapter 1 Study Guide & Objectives
Define:
1.
Sociology-
2.
Sociological Perspective-
3. Explain 4 components to the sociological perspective
4. Global Perspective5. Explain 4 components for living in the U.S. and the global perspective
6.
Name 3 major changes that are especially important to the development of sociology
7. Summarize the three methodological approaches in sociology: scientific (positivist), interpretive,
and critical.
Definition
Theorist(s)
Level of Analysis
Image of society
or Key Concepts
StructuralFunctional
Approach
SocialConflict
Approach
SymbolicInteraction
Approach
8.
Summarize the four major methods by which sociologists conduct research and discuss the
strengths and weaknesses of each method.