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is the term for the persons, groups, or institutions that teach us what we need to know in order to participate in society.
 
  a. Interaction forum
 b. Agentof socialization
 c. Socialreference
 d. Significantother

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In regards to the early thinkers, discuss the major contributions of the following individuals to the field of sociology: Auguste Comte, Harriet Martineau, Herbert Spencer, and Emile Durkheim.
 
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Answer to Question 1

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The following are suggested areas for students to address in their essays: Auguste Comte: Differentiate between social statics and social dynamics, describe positivism, and explain the law of three stages.

Harriet Martineau: Identify her contributions to the development of sociology. Herbert Spencer: Describe social Darwinism.

Emile Durkheim: Define social facts and explain anomie.




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Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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