Lesson 6

Question 1

What is a consensus theory

Answer 1

Theorists that believe that everything in society runs in agreement and working harmoniously together

Question 2

What is a conflict theory

Answer 2

Theorists who see things in society as unequal between particular groups within society

Question 3

What groups believe in consensus theories

Answer 3

Functionalists

Question 4

What groups believe in conflict theories

Answer 4

Marxists and Feminists

Question 5

What is the Functionalist view on society

Answer 5

Believing that the main institutions within society make up one main body

Skin: Law Enforcement
Brain: Government
Blood: The People
Heart: The Family

Question 6

What is the Marxist view on society

Answer 6

The bourgeoise holds all the power within society and the proletariat work for the ruling class and are indirectly controlled by them

Question 7

What is the Feminist view on society

Answer 7

The view that society is completely patriarchal and they seem to seek equality between genders

Question 8

What is the Post Modernist view on society

Answer 8

Society is more fragmented than ever. Individuals are allowed to make informed choices and control their own lives