Intro-to-sociology-exam-1 Instant

The stable arrangement of institutions and social patterns that shape society.

Micro-sociology focuses on small-scale interactions (face-to-face), while macro-sociology examines large-scale social processes like globalization or class struggles. 2. Major Theoretical Perspectives

The core of sociology is the (a term coined by C. Wright Mills ), which is the ability to see the connection between personal troubles and larger social issues.