SOC1502 Exam 1 Revision Pack
Sociology Questions and Explanations.
This document provides a comprehensive study guide for SOC1502 Sociology,
designed to help students prepare effectively for assignments, tests, and final
examinations. The material focuses on key sociological concepts, theories, and
perspectives that are commonly covered in the SOC1502 course.
The study guide includes exam-style questions, clear explanations, and important
topic summaries to help students understand and apply sociological principles. It
is structured to support quick revision and deeper understanding of the subject
matter.
This resource includes:
✔ SOC1502 exam-style questions and answers
✔ Key sociological theories and concepts
✔ Important topics commonly tested in exams
✔ Revision material to support exam preparation
This document is ideal for students studying SOC1502 Sociology who want a
clear, organized, and reliable study resource to improve their understanding and
perform well in their examinations.
Perfect for effective revision and exam success.
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,sociology
the study of human society and social behavior
Auguste Comte
father of Sociology; believed there was a hierarchy of Science with knowledge
getting more difficult as you move up the hierarchy
Comte's Hierarchy
(at bottom) Astronomy, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Sociology (at top)
Emile Durkheim
theorist who believed in social order; structural/functionalist; felt that societies
were held together by the shared values and beliefs of its members
Karl Marx
conflict theorist who believed in change; attention based on tension and struggle
of two groups - haves vs. have nots; capitalism
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, Max Weber
conflict theorist concerned about everyday social behavior (how people
understand the world around them, interpret things, hand symbols)
-Example: three winks
Harriet Martineau
-first female sociologist
-born in 1802 (not a good time for women to be born)
-well educated
-first person to translate Comte's works into English
-wrote various books and articles
W. E. B. DuBois
first black sociology; born in 1968; obtained a P.H.D. from Harvard; founder of
Atlanta School of sociology; co-founder of N.A.A.C.P; left U.S. at 93 due to racism
and oppression
sociological perspective
allows us to investigate the link between our experience as individuals and as
members of a group
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Sociology Questions and Explanations.
This document provides a comprehensive study guide for SOC1502 Sociology,
designed to help students prepare effectively for assignments, tests, and final
examinations. The material focuses on key sociological concepts, theories, and
perspectives that are commonly covered in the SOC1502 course.
The study guide includes exam-style questions, clear explanations, and important
topic summaries to help students understand and apply sociological principles. It
is structured to support quick revision and deeper understanding of the subject
matter.
This resource includes:
✔ SOC1502 exam-style questions and answers
✔ Key sociological theories and concepts
✔ Important topics commonly tested in exams
✔ Revision material to support exam preparation
This document is ideal for students studying SOC1502 Sociology who want a
clear, organized, and reliable study resource to improve their understanding and
perform well in their examinations.
Perfect for effective revision and exam success.
1
,sociology
the study of human society and social behavior
Auguste Comte
father of Sociology; believed there was a hierarchy of Science with knowledge
getting more difficult as you move up the hierarchy
Comte's Hierarchy
(at bottom) Astronomy, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Sociology (at top)
Emile Durkheim
theorist who believed in social order; structural/functionalist; felt that societies
were held together by the shared values and beliefs of its members
Karl Marx
conflict theorist who believed in change; attention based on tension and struggle
of two groups - haves vs. have nots; capitalism
2
, Max Weber
conflict theorist concerned about everyday social behavior (how people
understand the world around them, interpret things, hand symbols)
-Example: three winks
Harriet Martineau
-first female sociologist
-born in 1802 (not a good time for women to be born)
-well educated
-first person to translate Comte's works into English
-wrote various books and articles
W. E. B. DuBois
first black sociology; born in 1968; obtained a P.H.D. from Harvard; founder of
Atlanta School of sociology; co-founder of N.A.A.C.P; left U.S. at 93 due to racism
and oppression
sociological perspective
allows us to investigate the link between our experience as individuals and as
members of a group
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