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CHAPTER 1

This chapter delves into the sociological point of view, exploring the meaning of having a sociological imagination and examining the three main theoretical perspectives in sociology. It also discusses the differences between sociology and other social sciences, and highlights the major early sociologists.

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CHAPTER 1

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  1. CHAPTER 1 The Sociological Point of View Section 1:Examining Social Life Section 2:Sociology: Then and Now

  2. SECTION 1 Examining Social Life Question: What does it mean to have a sociological imagination?

  3. SECTION 1 Illustration Illustration Examining Social Life SOCIOLOGICAL IMAGINATION

  4. SECTION 2 Sociology: Then and Now Question: How do the three main theoretical perspectives in sociology differ in their focus?

  5. SECTION 2 Functionalists THREE SOCIOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVES THREE SOCIOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVES Conflict Theorists Interactionists Sociology: Then and Now see society as a set of interrelated parts that work together to produce a stable social system; focus on functions and dysfunctions focus of forces in society that promote competition and change; see social change as an inevitable feature of society focus on how individuals interact in society and on the meanings individuals attach to their own and others’ actions

  6. CHAPTER 1 Chapter Wrap-Up • 1. What is the main focus of sociology? • 2. What does it mean to have a sociological imagination? • 3. What are the differences between sociology and other social sciences? • 4. Identify the major early sociologists. • 5. What are the three main theoretical perspectives in sociology, and which of the founders of sociology is connected to which perspective?

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