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Sociological Evolution in History

Explore the Enlightenment and Industrial Revolution eras, key figures in sociology, and the societal changes they ushered in. Discover the impact on political liberty, industrialization, and the rise of sociology as a discipline.

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Sociological Evolution in History

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  1. Say Something!

  2. Say Something • Read the information on the slide…whether it’s a picture or written word • Say Something about what you just read • Make a prediction • Ask a question • Clarify your thinking • Make a connection • Summarize the information so far • Someone will respond to what you said • That someone will then repeat the process

  3. The Enlightenment (18th c.) • “Age of Reason” • Emergence of the ideal of political liberty • Societies that were more democratic began to replace monarchies • Political revolutions • French and American revolutions (1789 & 1776) • Rise of science and rational thought • Ascendance of science, diminishing importance of “the church”

  4. Industrial Revolution (19th c.) • Shift from agrarian to industrial • Urbanization—“push and pull” economy • Extremes of wealth and poverty

  5. Changes Brought by theIndustrial Revolution • Inventions change the way we live and work, e.g. steam engine in 1763. • Transportation and communication systems are greatly enhanced, e.g. trains, telegraph. • Cities begin to dominate the western world. • Creates a new social order with the rise of an influential middle class. • Poor working conditions for lower classes eventually lead to new social and political movements. • Desire for markets and resources entice Europeans to take over foreign lands (imperialism).

  6. Origins of Sociology • Sociology as a discipline is the product of two dramatic social changes: 1. The Enlightenment 2. The Industrial Revolution

  7. Now let us move on to: Key Figures inSociological Theory

  8. Research Project!YAAAAAAAAAAAAY!

  9. Emile DurkheimKarl MarxMax Weber

  10. Key Figures in Sociological Theory • Biography • Key problems focused on • Key concepts developed • Key works written and/or Key actions taken • More?

  11. “Do not fear mistakes.There are none.” --Miles Davis

  12. Key Figures in Sociological Theory • Emile Durkheim, Karl Marx, and Max Weber • Biography • Key problems focused on • Key concepts developed • Key works written and/or key actions taken • More?

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