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Politics can be defined narrowly in terms of political parties and decision making but increasingly sociologists are interested in the role played by pressure groups and new social movements the key area of voting behaviour is a key area of interest for sociologists but its an issue which has to be seen in the context of changes in the class structure.
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∙ 14y agoThe word 'politics' refers to:
1) the social science of government, especially as it relates to the legislating and enforcing of the laws regulating the social affairs of a nation; political science
2) competition for power or control over a society in governmental positions
3) competition for administrative positions in any organization
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Sociologists define a symbol as?
Anything that carries a meaning to people who share a culture.
Sociologists who analyze how social life depends on the ways that people define themselves and others are most likely?
Symbolic interactionists ....is the answer
How do sociologists define conformity as?
Human behavior which follows the established norms of a group or society. The bulk of human behavior is of a conforming nature as people accept and internalize the values of their culture or subculture
Is it likely that a misanthrope would be a sociologists why?
Yes
Is the behavior of groups predictable for sociologists?
Yes it is
Sociologists define a symbol as?
Anything that carries a meaning to people who share a culture.
How did David Easton define politics?
David Easton define politics as authoritative allocation of value.
Define social facts and explain their significance to the structure perspective held by sociologists?
It is a point of view scientifically in the manner of the earth
What is Nature and scope of sociology?
Political sociology is concerned with how politics and government shape society. It is believed by some sociologists that politics influences the way people behave toward one another.
How did political scientist Harold Lasswell define politics?
Harold Lasswell famously defined politics as “who gets what, when, how.”
Sociologists who analyze how social life depends on the ways that people define themselves and others are most likely?
Symbolic interactionists ....is the answer
'why is it so difficult to define politics how would a Canadian definition of politics differ from an American one desing your own definition of politics based on five values you beliveve are essentia?
The definition would be the same but the politics themselfs would differ
How do sociologists define conformity as?
Human behavior which follows the established norms of a group or society. The bulk of human behavior is of a conforming nature as people accept and internalize the values of their culture or subculture
What are the role of sociologists in social research?
Role of sociologists in social research
Why is it so difficult to define politics?
One reason that many people find it difficult to define 'politics' is that there exist so many different political systems, value-sets, and philosophies in the present as well as in the past; another is that 'politics' can be see as a social reality and as an intellectual discipline. Despite these difficulties, 'politics' can simply and accurately be defined as 'the study and/or the pursuit of effective governance for human society.'No, it is actuality not.activities associated with the governance!
Who wrote in this city your neighborhoods define us as much as you do them?
The sentiment that 'your neighborhood defines you as you define your neighborhood' has been expressed by many sociologists. A fairly recent example is professor Robert J. Sampson of Harvard University in his book "Great American City: Chicago and the Enduring Neighborhood Effect".
Define transition compound?
transition is a transformation of a mater. for example in politics transition is change from one government to the next.
