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What is sociology? the systematic study of human society
Anthropology (physical) Human origins/revolution
How does anthropology Stresses biological characteristics and behaviors
(physical) differ from rather than contemporary human life.
sociology?
Anthropology (cultural) Cultural variations in time and space
How does anthropology Closest to sociology
(cultural) differ from Stresses on simple, non-literate cultures rather than
sociology? contemporary industrialized societies.
Psychology Individual human behavior
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How does psychology Studies individuals rather than groups.
differ from sociology?
Production, distributions and consumption of
Economics
wealth.
How does economics Wealth and resources
differ from sociology? Only one aspect of sociology
Political science Government and politics
How does political Stresses political behavior
science differ from Only one aspect of sociology
sociology?
Society as a system
A system is to survive where certain essential tasks
are performed.
If it fails to maintain it will perish
Functionalist Perspective
Benefits society in general by rewarding
occupations vital to group welfare. The system of
rewards motivates competent people to sacrifice to
become doctors and lawyers.
Society as a whole
Studying institutions and structural arrangements
Viewed as the exploitation of many while rewarding
Conflict Perspective
the few. Stratification is an unjust system inflicted on
society by those with power and wealth in order to
maintain their own interests.
Human beings have the ability to communicate with
one another by means of symbols.
We act toward people, objects, and events on the
basis of the meanings we impart to them.
Interactionists are interested in the importance of
Interactionist Perspective
social call with regard to an individuals lifestyle. For
example: Not only do the very rich buy more than
they need or can use (conspicuous consumption
and conspicuous leisure) but many also try to keep
the lower class "away" or "under control"
Feminist Perspective Effects of inequities based on gender
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