Paradigms

Question 1

What is a paradigm?

Answer 1

A model on how you think about things, a set of concepts and theories that sets your perspective on different topics. (the assumptions of the social world)

Question 2

Structural functionalism

Answer 2

Society is seen as a complex system whose parts work together to promote stability and social order.

Question 3

What are the different types of social functions

Answer 3

Manifest and Latent

Question 4

Manifest functions

Answer 4

Intended or obvious consequences of a particular structure

Question 5

Latent functions

Answer 5

Unintended, and unrecognized consequences of a particular structure

Question 6

Function VS dysfunction

Answer 6

Positive for a society VS Negative for a society

Question 7

Conflict theory

Answer 7

Different groups that struggle for domination. There can be race conflict theory, gender conflict theory etc

Question 8

Symbolic interactionalism

Answer 8

Sociology needs to focus on individual situations and the meanings that they attach to them.

Question 9

Is conflict theory Macro or Micro?

Answer 9

Macro- how society defines sources of inequality and conflict

Question 10

Is functional theory Macro or Micro?

Answer 10

Macro because it focuses on how large structures fit together.

Question 11

Is symbolic interactionalism Macro or Micro?

Answer 11

Micro-