Key sociological perspectives Flashcards
1
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What is a structural theory?
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- Analysing impact of social factors
- Forces that shape behaviour
- Marci sociology
2
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What is a social action theory?
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- Where individuals have free will
- Micro level
- Examine experiences of individuals eg those who less likely have a voice in society
3
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What is a consensus theory?
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Where society is balanced and equal
Functionalism
4
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What is a conflict theory?
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Where society is divided into 2 or more groups and compete for power
Marxism and feminism
5
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What is functionalism?
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Believe society is held together by norms and values
6
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What is marxism?
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Don’t agree with functionalism, see that there’s 2 classes the bourgeoisie (money) and proletariat (poor)
7
Q
What is feminism?
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Society is in conflict and unequal genders
8
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What is social action?
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Don’t examine society in harmony. See how individuals create the world around them and have free will and choice
9
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What is post modernism?
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Rejects structuralist theories and social rules control our values no longer exist
