1.3 - Development of Sociology in the 19th Century
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What was one impact of the Industrial Revolution?
💡 Hint: Think about where people moved for jobs.
Who is known as the father of sociology?
💡 Hint: This person introduced the term 'sociology'.
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Which theory focuses on the interdependence of societal parts?
💡 Hint: Think about how different components support one another.
True or False: Positivism was introduced by Karl Marx.
💡 Hint: Recall who is considered the father of sociology.
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Analyze a social issue from your community through the lens of Sociology, identifying which theoretical perspectives apply.
💡 Hint: Consider a current issue and the various perspectives on it.
Using Comte's positivism, design a mini-study to investigate a local social phenomenon.
💡 Hint: Think about how you would collect data to answer your questions.
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