Chapter 1—The Sociological Point of View

OBJECTIVES AND AGENDA 8/24, 8/25 OBJECTIVES—1st thing each day: 1. Date notebook 2. Write Objective 3.

Do warm-up!!

Review the class rules and procedures Analyze how Sociology fits into the student’s daily life. Answer the question, “How do we research sociological behavior?”

AGENDA Warm-up—Free write on the quote provided 1. Review the class rules and procedures 2. Study the picture. Write a brief description for each of the following: 1. Emotions

2. History 3. Results—changes in society 4. Economics 3. What is a Sociological Perspective---Mr. George example 4. Using the computer, find a song, three pictures and a movie which describes who

you are. Review HOMEWORK: Check my WIKI each night BEFORE 5:00PM for your homework.

“Life Happened” policy HOMEWORK #2 Make sure you bring back signed “Rules.” Read and fill in blanks

on Sociological Research and procedure.

OBJECTIVES AND AGENDA 8/26, 8/27 OBJECTIVES

Review the idea of Sociological Perspective Relate the other social sciences with one historical event Work as a team to know and research other sociologists.

AGENDA Warm-up—Using your books—list and define all the social sciences.

BOOK Sociological perspective Mr. George’s sociological perspectiveUsing the computer, find a song, three pictures and a movie

which describes who you are. Review Review three Perspectives (Functionalist, Conflict, Interactionalist.) Review using the worksheets the methods of social research and the

process. Define Sociology---”What would you do?” Sociologists group work. 1. Research YOUR specific sociologist—need

to know, history, time period, sociological point of view, Important vocabulary?,

OBJECTIVES AND AGENDA 8/27 OBJECTIVES

Describe the different sociologists and their different perspectives Describe the different modes of social research.

AGENDA Warm-up—Using each of the three Sociological Perspectives, create a

theory on why someone becomes a homeless person. In other words, use each perspective to explain homelessness

Describe other social sciences—Watch 911 video and use each social science to explain the event

Understanding the process of research and the different methods. What is Sociology? “What would you do?” Write each sociologist and leave 7-10 lines. Research your sociologist.

Share Using quotes—which sociologist would have said it Look at different modes of research and how to research. At lunch, what would you research?

OBJECTIVE AND AGENDA 8/28, 31 OBJECTIVES

List the important contributions to Sociology of the 5 most important sociologist

Analyze how to conduct a Case Study. AGENDA

Warm-up—Group work Finish discussing How to conduct a Case Study---COMPLETE WORKSHEET---STEPS OF RESEARSH AND DIFFERENT TYPES

Discuss the 3 perspectives Changing society---College costs Discuss Individual Sociologists Activity—3 pictures on Sociological Perspective “What would you do?” Weight Ferguson Riots HOMEWORK---WEDNESDAY YOU HAVE A QUIZ ON CHAPTER 1 Work on

and understand the chapter review on page 20---identifying people and ideas and understanding main ideas.

Warm up---read the section in Chapter 1 on the sociologist you were assigned: 3. Discuss how your Sociologist believed

societies maintain control and develop. List any key words or phrases used by your sociologist.

Using the first letter of your last name, you have the following sociologist:

A ----E Auguste ComteF----J Herbert SpencerK----O Karl MarxP----T Emile DurkheimT----Z Max Weber

OBJECTIVES AND AGENDA 1/29OBJECTIVE

Review the procedures for a sociological Case StudyIntroduce the concept of Culture.

AGENDAWarm-up--“What would you do?” Weight

Answer the following questions? 1. What demands was the mother placing on her daughter? 2. Do you agree or disagree with the objectors? Why? 3. Describe our societies view on this subject. 4. Is there a different standard for boys?

Finish discussing How to conduct a Case StudyReview Observational Case Study ProjectIntroduce Culture—Read and discuss the “Body ritual

Among the Nacirema”

Warm-Up 8/24Society needs conflict. Everything that

happens to us is a result of conflict or some sort of inequality. This is necessary for society to run. EXPLAIN.

Give at least 3 examples1.

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Social sciences 911 videoEconomics—choices people make in effort to

satisfy needs and wantsHistory—study of past eventsPolitical science—organization and operation of

governmentsAnthropology—study of past and present

cultures—simple cultures—sociology is complicated cultures (group behavior)

Psychology—behavior and thinking of organisms—individual behavior (natural sciences)—social psychology—how environment affects behavior

What is Sociology???Sociology—social science that studies

society and social behavior—Social interaction and social phenomena (observable facts or events)

What would you do?anti-bullyingl

What is a Sociological Perspective?1. Find hidden meanings to things2. See ALL are social beings.3. broaden your view of social world4. See through other’s eyes.5. balance personal desires and demands of

social environment. (Do what you want vs. do what others tell you)

6. See yourself in larger, social and historical context.

Social Imagination—C Wright Mills—see connection of larger world and your personal life.

Who is Mr. George?—Write down what each says about Mr. GeorgeMy Favorite music and video: song

Pictures:

Movies: I cry every time I watch this scene Movie scene Movie Scene #2Concerts I have seen: AC/DC, ZZ Top, Bob Seager,

KISS, What do you want to know???????

1. Free write anything that comes to your mind on the below picture. 3 minutes2. Describe any possible changes in society as a result.—2 minutes 3. Describe the change in events using ONE sociologist

Three types of PerspectivesFunctionalist Perspective—set of interrelated parts that

work together to produce a stable social system. view in terms of function in society—Ex—family and education

Dysfunctional—negative consequence crime, Manifest function—intended consequence of

function Latent function—unintended consequence.

Conflict perspective—focus on the forces that promote competition and change—power men and women—ages—races—competition over scarce resources—power leads to rules leads to social change—social change inevitable.

 Interactionalist perspective—how individuals interact with one another—how do people respond to everyday situations—meaning people attach to their actions. Symbols, gestures, words—salute

Class work:1. Research in the book the Sociologist you

were assigned.2. On the paper you were given, write a

word or phrase that describes their point of view.

Original SociologistsAuguste Comte—(1798-1857) One of first and coined term

Sociologist—Causes of French Revolution—Social order vs. social change—

Social dynamics—change through series of definite processes.—mostly refuted but order and change still discussed.

Herbert Spencer-- 1820-1903—Influenced by Darwin—biological view of society—independent parts that work together to maintain the system.—social change and unrest natural in evolution—best parts of society would survive. (Social Darwinism)

Karl Marx—(1818-1883)—Social structure influenced by economy. Bourgeoisie (capitalist) and proletariat (workers)—imbalance would lead to conflict and classless society.

SociologistsAuguste Comte—(1798-1857)

Herbert Spencer-- 1820-1903

Karl Marx—(1818-1883)

Emile Durkheim—(1858-1917)—

Max Weber—1864-1920

Emile Durkheim—(1858-1917)—first university sociology course—first to apply sociology to study of society—concerned with social order. Individual parts BUT parts had functions. Functions—consequence that an element of society produces for the maintenance of its social system. (religion and functionalist view)—institutions.—observable phenomenon—suicide—first sociological study

Max Weber—1864-1920—separate groups in society instead of society as a whole. Effects of society on the whole—Feelings and thoughts, not just observable. Verstehen—understand meanings, not actions. Ideal Type—essential characteristics of a feature of society.

Which Perspective?

Which Perspective?

Which Perspective

1.05 Differentiate among the various sociological research methods 1. The Historical Method—Examining any

materials from the past that contain information of sociological interest. Toys, clothes, pictures, tools, furniture. Usually written documentsLearn about eventsStudy trendsPrivate feelings

2. Content Analysis—counting the times a word, phrase, idea, event, symbol or other element appearsRecorded communicationsTelevision, radio, sound recordings, movies,

photographs, art, newspapers, magazines, books

Easy and inexpensiveSimplified evaluation of data collection.

3. The Survey Method----collect data on attitudes and opinions from large numbers of people—questionnaires and interviewsList of questions—in person or mailCollect from large number of people in short

timeDisadvantages—interpretations?

4. Observation—observe behavior of individuals in actual social settingsDetached observation—observe situation from

distance—may miss detailsParticipant observation—directly involved in

the situation under investigation—anonymous or known—subjects usually act naturally.

 

Daily Quiz2. The study of human society and social

behavior isA. SociologyB. PsychologyC. HistoryD. Political ScienceE. Anthropology

Daily quiz questions1. The Sociologist which believed in a

biological analysis of society and the “survival of the fittest” theory wasA. Karl MarxB. Auguste ComteC. Emile DurkheimD. Herbert SpencerE. Max Weber