sociology
What is the primary focus of sociology?
The study of social behavior and society
Which sociologist is known as the father of sociology?
Auguste Comte
What term refers to the ability to see the connection between personal experiences and wider society?
Sociological imagination
What is ethnocentrism?
The act of judging another culture by one's own cultural standards
Which of the following is a major theoretical perspective in sociology?
Conflict theory
What does the term 'socialization' mean in sociology?
The lifelong process of learning and internalizing societal norms and values
What does the term 'anomie' describe in sociology?
A sense of normlessness or lack of social regulation
Who developed the concept of 'class struggle' in sociology?
Karl Marx
What does 'cultural relativism' promote?
The understanding of cultures in their own context without judgment
Which of the following is an agent of socialization?
Mass media, family, and schools