WGU Introduction to Sociology - C273 Correct 100%(RATED A+)

What is the sociological perspective? - ANSWER The sociological perspective stresses that people's social experiences—the groups to which they belong and their experiences within these groups—underlie their behavior. When did sociology first appear as a separate discipline? - ANSWER Sociology emerged in the mid-1800s in western Europe, during the onset of the Industrial Revolution. Industrialization affected all aspects of human existence—where people lived, the nature of their work, their relationships, and how they viewed life. What was the position of women and minorities in early sociology? - ANSWER The few women who received the education required to become sociologists tended to focus on social reform. The debate between social reform and social analysis was won by male university professors who ignored the contributions of the women. W. E. B. Du Bois faced deep racism in his sociological career. Why are the positions of Parsons and Mills important? - ANSWER C. Wright Mills criticized Parsons' abstract analysis of the components of society, saying that it does nothing for social reform, which should be the goal of sociologists. The significance of this position is that the debate about the purpose and use of sociology continues today. What is a theory? - ANSWER A theory is a statement about how facts are related to one another. A theory provides a conceptual framework for interpreting facts. What are sociology's major theoretical perspectives? - ANSWER Symbolic interactionist, Functional analysts, Conflict theorists What are the eight basic steps of sociological research? - ANSWER (1) Selecting a