Approaches to Sociology. Flashcards
Describe the ‘functionalist’ approach.
A perspective that focuses on understanding how the different parts of society work interdependently to keep it running smoothly.
Describe the ‘Marxist’ approach.
A sociological perspective based on the writings of Karl Marx. It believes that societies are unequal and unfair. They claim that all behaviour can be explained by the economic system that exists.
Define ‘structuralist theory’.
F
A theory that believes that human behaviour is influenced by the organisation of society.
Define ‘consensus.’
F
A general agreement.
Define ‘value consensus.’
F
An agreement among a majority of members of society that is something good and worthwhile.
Define ‘social order.’
F
Patterns of shared and predictable behaviours.
Define ‘social integration.’
F
The process of becoming a part of society.
Define ‘social solidarity.’
F
A sense of community.
Define ‘means of production.’
M
The land, factories, machines, science and technology and labour power required to produce goods.
Define ‘false class consciousness.’
S
The state of not being aware of our true identity as exploited workers.
Define ‘class inequality.’
S
Unfairness in he way that wealth is distributed between different social classes.
Describe the ‘New Right’ approach.
NR
Share very similar views to functionalists in regards to education but argue that the state fails to fulfil the role it claims to.
What three types of feminism are there and what do they believe?
- Liberal Feminist:
Gender inequality between men and women, unequal legal rights such as pay gaps. Seek full legal and cultural practice of gender inequality. - Marxist Feminist:
Gender inequality under capitalism, men economically oppressing women, unpaid domestic labor, inequality surrounding gender roles around the home. Seek for communism and full shared equality around between man and women.
-A Radical Feminist:
The patriarchal role in the household, the portrayal of women in their bodies in the media are all examples of inequality. They seek for the end of the patriarch and wish for a society dominated by women.
