2, Thinking sociologically, thinking globally Flashcards

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Theory

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Statement of how and why specific facts are related.

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Theoretical perspective

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A basic image that guides thinking and research.

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Functionalism

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A framework for building theory that envisages society as a complex system whose parts work together to promote solidarity and stability. (Comte, Spencer, Durkheim, Parsons, Merton)

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Social Stucture

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Relatively stable patterns of social behaviour.

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Social functions

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Consequences of social structure for the operation of society.

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Manifest functions

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Recognized and intended consequences of any social pattern (Merton).

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Latent functions

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Consequence of social patterns that are largely unrecognized andunintended.

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Social dysfunction

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Any social pattern’s undesirable consequences for the operation of society.

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Conflict perspective

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Fraework for building theory that envisages society as an arena of inequality that generates conflict and change.

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Macro-level orientation

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A focus on broad social structures that characterize society as a whole. (Functional & conflict persepctive)

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Micro-level orientation

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A focus on social interaction in specific situations. (Social action perspective).

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Social Action perspective

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A micro-theory that focuses on how actors assemble social meanings. (Weber)

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Ideal type

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An abstract statement of the essential, though ofte exaggerated, characteristics of any social phenomenon. (Weber)

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Symbolic interactionism

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A theoretical framework that envisages society as the product of the everyday interactions of people doing things together. (Mead)

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Essentialism

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The belief in essencees that are similar.

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