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CHAPTER 1 LEARNING GOALS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. What is sociology? How is the sociological perspective different from the psychological perspective? Why do patterns interest sociologists? How can using your sociological imagination make a difference in your life? What is the difference between social statics and social dynamics? Why is Harriet Martineau considered an important person in the origin of sociology? Who is the father of sociology and why is he recognized as such? How did Herbert Spencer used the human body to explain the functioning of a society? How did the theory of social change called Social Darwinist reflect Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution? How did the ideas of Karl Marx, who did not consider himself a sociologist, affect the field of sociology? What is the difference between mechanical and organic solidarity? What was Max Weber’s contribution to sociological research? What were the contributions of early American sociologists Jane Addams and W.E.B. DuBois? What is theoretical perspective? What is functionalism? Give an example. How do functionalists explain social change? What is the difference between manifest functions, latent functions and dysfunction? What is conflict perspective? Give an example. What role do conflict and power play in the conflict perspective? What is symbolic interactionism? Give an example. What are the basic assumptions of symbolic interactionsim? Identify some similarities of and differences between the 3 major perspectives in sociology. Defend which perspective might be most appropriate for explaining social change in America. Indicate whether the following statements represent functionalism (F), the conflict perspective (C), or symbolic interactionism (S): a. Societies are relative in balance. b. Power is one of the most important elements in social life. c. Religion helps hold a society together morally. d. Symbols are crucial to social life. e. Many elements of a society exist to benefit the powerful. f. Different segments of a society compete to achieve their own self-interest rather than cooperate for the benefit of others. g. Social life should be understood from the viewpoint of the individuals involved. h. Social change is constantly occurring. i. Conflict is harmful and disruptive to society. 25. Define dramaturgy. 26. How did Robert Merton divide functions?