Chapter 8

Question 1

Macrosociology

Answer 1

The analysis of social systems and populations on a large scale, at the level of social structure

Question 2

Functionalism

Answer 2

Durkheim. Looks at how institutions in the society change, to keep the society stable

Question 3

Conflict Theory

Answer 3

Society is made up of institutions that benefit the powerful and create inequalities. Conflict is resolved when power is equally distributed.

Question 4

Microsociology

Answer 4

Small scale social interactions, interpretive analysis of society.

Question 5

Symbolic Constructionism

Answer 5

Ideas have value due to the value we assign them, i.e paper money. We construct the world around us.

Question 6

Symbolic Interactionism

Answer 6

We assign meaning to things based on our experiences, social interactions and can change over time. Different people assign different meanings to things based on their experiences.

Question 7

Rational-Exchange Theory

Answer 7

Individuals are fundamentally rational, weigh and select the best action. All actions can be ranked. Transitivity. Independence of irrelevant alternatives. People behave with maximizing their reward and minimize pain.

Question 8

Feminist Theory

Answer 8

Feminist theory views at the gender differences, gender oppression and gender inequality in society.