Major Sociological Paradigms: Crash Course Sociology #2

Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

Subject Area

Social Studies

Grade(s)

9, 10, 11, 12

Overview

This week we introduce sociology’s three major theoretical paradigms, and some of the advantages and disadvantages of each paradigm.

Social Studies (2010) Grade(s): 09-12 - Sociology

SS10.S.1

Describe the development of sociology as a social science field of study.

UP:SS10.S.1

Vocabulary

  • sociology
  • functional integration
  • power
  • social action
  • social structure
  • culture

Knowledge

Students know:
  • Basic concepts in sociology. Influential sociologists throughout history, including Karl Marx, Emile Durkheim, Max Weber, George Herbert Mead, and WEB DuBois.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • Compare and contrast sociological concepts.
  • Trace the historical development of sociology as a social science.

Understanding

Students understand that:
    There are different concepts in sociology, such as functional integration, power, social action, social structure, and culture.

CR Resource Type

Audio/Video

Resource Provider

Other

License Type

Custom

Resource Provider other

CrashCourse

Accessibility

Video resources: includes closed captioning or subtitles
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