Sociological Theory (AQA A-Level Sociology): Quizzes
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What is sociology defined as in the systematic study of?
What is sociology defined as in the systematic study of?
The social world
In which century did sociology develop as an academic subject?
In which century did sociology develop as an academic subject?
Nineteenth century
Which revolution in Britain preceded the emergence of sociology?
Which revolution in Britain preceded the emergence of sociology?
Industrial Revolution
What does the term 'modernity' refer to?
What does the term 'modernity' refer to?
Transformation to industrial and urban societies
What economic system developed during modernity?
What economic system developed during modernity?
Industrial capitalism
What became the dominant form of political organisation globally during modernity?
What became the dominant form of political organisation globally during modernity?
Nation states
What began to replace religion and tradition during modernity's cultural change?
What began to replace religion and tradition during modernity's cultural change?
Rationality and scientific thinking
What did Karl Marx focus on as driving forces of social change?
What did Karl Marx focus on as driving forces of social change?
Economic inequality & class conflict
What did Émile Durkheim emphasise as important for maintaining social order?
What did Émile Durkheim emphasise as important for maintaining social order?
Social solidarity & shared values
What did Max Weber describe as trapping individuals in rigid organisational systems?
What did Max Weber describe as trapping individuals in rigid organisational systems?
Iron cage
Which founding father took the most pessimistic stance towards modernity?
Which founding father took the most pessimistic stance towards modernity?
Max Weber