Ferdinand Tӧnnies used the term __________ for a large, urban society in which social bonds are based on impersonal and specialized relationships, with little long-term commitment to the group and little consensus on values.
A) gemeinschaft
B) verstehen
C) gesellschaft
D) bourgeoise

Question

Ferdinand Tӧnnies used the term __________ for a large, urban society in which social bonds are based on impersonal and specialized relationships, with little long-term commitment to the group and little consensus on values.
A) ​gemeinschaft
B) ​verstehen
C) ​gesellschaft
D) ​bourgeoise

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Tӧnnies coined the term "Gesellschaft" to describe this type of society. "Gemeinschaft" refers to a smaller, rural community in which social bonds are based on personal relationships and shared values. "Verstehen" is a term used by Max Weber to describe the process of understanding the subjective meanings people attach to their actions. "Bourgeoise" refers to the middle class.

Ferdinand Tӧnnies Used the Term __________ for a Large, Urban