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Chapter 1: Introduction – Understanding Sociology

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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.