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Today we kick off Crash Course Sociology by explaining what exactly sociology is. We’ll introduce the sociological perspective and discuss how sociology diff...
- 10 min
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- CrashCourse
Aug 29, 2020 · What are social problems, what are main theoretical perspectives for understanding social problems, what are the research methods sociologists use. First lecture for an introductory college...
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- Philip N. Cohen
In 44 videos, Nicole Sweeney will teach you sociology! This course is based on an introductory college level curriculum, with Sociology, 15th edition, by Joh...
- Agency – In sociology, agency is usually defined as the capacity of individuals to make choices or do things (Ferrero, 2022). Agency is the ability to act on one’s will or to change that will.
- Coercive Organization – A term by Max Weber referring to an organization that uses intimidation, threats, and/or punishment to force its members to comply with strict rules and regulations.
- Colonialism – Colonialism is a practice of domination that involves the subjugation of one population to another. The practice of colonialism, as its Latin root (colonus – farmer) would suggest, involved transferring a population to a new territory where they would continue to live as permanent settlers (Kohn & Reddy, 2022).
- Conflict Theory – In sociology, conflict theory is a perspective that emphasizes a materialist interpretation of history, the dialectical method of analysis, a critical attitude toward existing social structures, and the existence of perpetual conflicts within society.
Definitions of the important terms you need to know about in order to understand Sociology Glossary, including Absolute monarchy, Achieved status, Agents of socialization, Aggregate, Agricultural or agrarian society, Alienation, American Dream, Anomie, Anticipatory socialization, Apartheid, Appearance, Ascribed status, Assimilation ...
A social problem results from a conflict in values. A social problem arises when groups of people experience inequality. A social problem is socially constructed but real in its consequences. A social problem must be addressed interdependently, using both individual agency and collective action.
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A social problem is a condition or societal behaviour that negatively affects people (i.e. poverty and homelessness) and that needs to be addressed and repaired. However, there are two requirements that need to be met before a condition is constituted as a social problem.
