Ch4: Sociological Theories and Social Institutions

Question 1

4 major sociological theories

Answer 1

functionalism, conflict theory, symbolic interactionism, social constructionism

Question 2

functionalism

Answer 2

view of society as a living organism with interdependent parts, each of which has a function; dynamic equilibrium

Question 3

manifest functions

Answer 3

official, intended functions

Question 4

latent functions

Answer 4

not officially sought functions

Question 5

conflict theory

Answer 5

view of society as a competition for limited resources; class consciousness; hegemony (coerced acceptance of values by the capitalist class)

Question 6

symbolic interactionism

Answer 6

view of society as build from individual interactions

Question 7

Thomas theorem

Answer 7

interpretation of a situation affects response to the situation

Question 8

social constructionism

Answer 8

view of society as being actively shaped through social interactions; typification (classifying objects and structuring our response)

Question 9

egalitarian family

Answer 9

spouses are treated as equals

Question 10

teacher expectancy theory

Answer 10

when students perform in accordance with teachers by accepting their expectations

Question 11

mechanical solidarity

Answer 11

unity in society because everyone has the same experience

Question 12

organic solidarity

Answer 12

unity in society because of division of labor