CONSENSUS VS CONFLICT VS SOCIAL ACTION THEORIES + AGE INEQUALITES Flashcards
1
Q
who are consensus theorists?
A
functionalists
2
Q
what do consensus theories look at?
A
looks at inequality and finds a reason why inequality is often caused by cultural faults in norms and values
- inequality is the victims’ fault young people are less likely to be paid highly because they deserve less money for fewer skills
3
Q
who are conflict theorists?
A
Marxists and feminists
4
Q
what do conflict theorists look at?
A
focus on structural causes such as the needs for capitalism and patriarchy and won’t look for major reasons
