Scribd
Upload
55 views1 page

Matrix On Sociology Proponents and Theories

1. The passage outlines three major theoretical perspectives in sociology - functionalism, conflict theory, and symbolic interactionism - and describes their differing views of society and the individual. 2. It also lists five early pioneers of sociology - Auguste Comte, Herbert Spencer, Emile Durkheim, Max Weber, and Karl Marx - and provides brief descriptions of their key works and contributions to establishing sociology as a field of study. 3. The document serves as a high-level introduction to major sociological theories and theorists, outlining their basic premises at a conceptual level.

Uploaded by

Bomby
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
55 views1 page

Matrix On Sociology Proponents and Theories

1. The passage outlines three major theoretical perspectives in sociology - functionalism, conflict theory, and symbolic interactionism - and describes their differing views of society and the individual. 2. It also lists five early pioneers of sociology - Auguste Comte, Herbert Spencer, Emile Durkheim, Max Weber, and Karl Marx - and provides brief descriptions of their key works and contributions to establishing sociology as a field of study. 3. The document serves as a high-level introduction to major sociological theories and theorists, outlining their basic premises at a conceptual level.

Uploaded by

Bomby
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
You are on page 1/ 1

A.

Theories/Perspectives
Theories View of Society View of Individual Proponents
Functionalist/Functionalism A society is like an An individual carries Talcott parsons
organism with value in terms of their Niklas Luhman
important parts that place in social
contribute to its systems
survival
Conflict/Conflict Theory A society is An individual carries Karl Marx
characterized by value based on power
continual struggle and authority.
between competing
groups.
Interactionist/Symbolic A society is a An individual is Herbert Mead
Interactionism generalization of carries value based on
everyday forms of their interactions and
social interaction. how they act in the
society

B. Theorists/Pioneers of Sociology
Early Sociologists Key Works/Contribution to the field of Sociology
1. Auguste Comte He coined the term “Sociology”, making it a theoretical
science of society and a systematic investigation of behavior
2. Herbert Spencer He suggested that since societies are bound to change
eventually, one need not be highly critical of present social
arrangements or work actively for social change
3. Emile Durkheim - The Division of Labor in Society 1893
- Suicide: A Study in Sociology 1897
- Elementary Forms of Religious Life 1912
He helped explain all forms of society through developing a
fundamental thesis.
4. Max Weber - The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism 1904-1905
- Economy and Society 1921
He pointed out that we cannot analyze our social behavior by
the same type of objective criteria we use to measure weight
or temperature. He also developed the key conceptual tool:
the ideal type. This helped in presenting the ideal standard as
a reference to measure something without bias.
5. Karl Marx - The Communist Manifesto 1848
- Das Kapital 1867
He emphasized the group identification and associations that
influence an individual’s place in society, which is the major
focus of contemporary sociology.

Note: Please refer to any sociology book specifically “Sociology: A Brief Introduction” by Richard
Schaefer.

You might also like