Chapter 11 - Social Structure and Demographics Flashcards

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Symbolic Interactionism

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Attempts to understand human action and interaction by studying the symbols we use to communicate

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Social Constructionism

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Attempt to understand a society through the study of the society’s social constructs

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Rational Choice (Exchange) Theory

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People weigh the costs and benefits when making choices, ranking their options based on maximizing perceived benefit

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Conflict Theory

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Attempts to understand society by examining the inevitable conflicts between groups in society

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Structural Functionalism

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Different groups of society work together in an unconscious, almost automatic, way toward maintencance of equilibrium
- Latent and manifest

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Manifest function

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Intended consequence of the actions of a group within society

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Latent function

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Unintended, but beneficial consequences

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Religiosity

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How religious one considers oneself to be, and includes strength of religious beliefs, engagement in religious practices, and attitudes about religion

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Malthusian Theory

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Focuses on how the exponential growth of a population can outpace growth of the food supply and lead to social degradation and disorder

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