The Emergence of Sociology: Comte and Positivism

Classical and Contemporary Sociological Theories

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Explain Auguste Comte's positivism and the historical conditions (Industrial Revolution, Enlightenment) that birthed sociology.

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Classical and Contemporary Sociological Theories

9th Grade · Social Studies · US-IL-SS

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Understand foundational sociological paradigms and key theorists, including structural functionalism, conflict theory, symbolic interactionism, and critical theories.

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SS.Soc.1.9-12Illinois Social Studies Standards · All ages

Identify and apply the sociological perspective and a variety of sociological theories.