Author Question: Briefly summarize the contributions of Harriet Martineau to early sociology. What will be an ... (Read 105 times)

gonzo233 · **on:** Jul 2, 2018

Briefly summarize the contributions of Harriet Martineau to early sociology.

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

According to Auguste Comte, societies contain _____, which are forces for conflict and change.

a. social statics b. social functions
c. social dynamics d. social choices

ebenov · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 2, 2018

Answer to Question 1

British sociologist Harriet Martineau translated and condensed the works of Auguste Comte, bringing them to a wider audience. Perhaps more importantly, she studied the social customs of Britain and the United States, analyzing the consequences of industrialization and capitalism. In addition, she strongly advocated social change, encouraging greater racial and gender equality, and was committed to creating a science of society grounded in widely accessible empirical observations.

Answer to Question 2

c