Notes:
Macro-sociology focuses on social systems and POP. in large scale.
Micro sociology focuses on individuals an small groups.
Karl Marx. Lived in industrial revolution W 2 classes: Proletariat ( poor working class) & Bourgeois ( wealthy business owners). Criticized capitalism. CONFLICT THEORY – political & economic power and opp.
Durkheim. villagers live in harmony & roles. 1st large-scale socio.study. FUNCTIONALIST THEORY. Macro view on how pants serve for stability.
Marx- Do lower class students have access to ed? Strong advocate for tuition-free college & cancel student debt.
Durkheim- structures that impact college students, rules for admissions.
Mead- Details and behaviors at parties. High-risk behaviors in drinking culture. Dating & the marriage process.