The systematic study of human behavior in social context

He argued that human behavior is influenced by "social facts or the social relation in which people are embedded

institutions of society contribute to social stability and instability

A position people occupy in a heirarchy that is shaped by economic criteria

He argued that owners of industry are eager to improve the way work is organized allows them to produce more efficiently

This group believes privileged groups seek to maintain thier advantages and subrodinate groups seek to increase theirs

Ideas that carry meaning

He said certain religious beliefs encouraged robust capitalism

This perspective argues individuals communicate to make tier social settings meaningful

The system of male domination of women

She is considered the first woman sociologist

claims that patriarchy is at least as important as class inequality in determining a person's opportunity in life

The quality of mind that enables one to see the connection between personal troubles and social structures

She founded Hull House in Chicago Illinois

This perspective incorporates social structure, , shared values, and equilbrium