Section 1 - Basics

Question 1

Functionalism

Answer 1

. Society operates on a consensus
. Teaches us how we should behave - without this order we wouldn’t know how to act
. structural theory
. Sees the Individual as less Important than the structure of society
. individual is a product of the social institutions
. Society is made up of a system of parts
, these parts work together to keep it running

Question 2

Critiques of functionalism

Answer 2

. Marxists believe they ignore the fact that power is not equally distributed in society and that some have more wealth are able to impose their norms on less powerful groups

.View socialisation as a positive process that never fails - if this was true child abuse and drug taking would not be the social problems they are

Question 3

Marxism

Answer 3

. Believe we live in a system called capitalism that divided everyone up into 2 groups - bourgeoisie ( ruling class ) and proletariat ( workers )

.structuralist theory - individual less important than social structure
. Economic organisation of society responsible for the behaviour of individuals
. Working class rarely challenge capitalism because those in control of economy also control social institutions
. Capitalism is a culture
. We aren’t aware of our oppression as convinced we have a decent standard of living - false class consciousness

Question 4

Critiques of Marxism

Answer 4

. Accused of ignoring the freedom of choice individuals have - people choose what to do and what to think , presents an over socialised view of people
. Too much emphasis on conflict - despise the inequalities capitalism has managed to improve most people’s standards of living

Question 5

Consensus

Answer 5

A general agreement

Question 6

Identity

Answer 6

The way we feel about ourselves

Question 7

Social institution

Answer 7

Roles / parts in society

Question 8

Social order

Answer 8

Patters of shared and predictable behaviour

Question 9

Social solidarity

Answer 9

A sense of community

Question 10

Value consensus

Answer 10

An agreement among a majority of members of society that certains beliefs and values are good

Question 11

Sociology divided

Answer 11

Sociology

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Social systems Social action

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Consensus Conflict

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Functionalism Marxism

Question 12

Capitalist society -

Answer 12

when a countries wealth is owned by individuals

Question 13

Ideology

Answer 13

dominant set of ideas

.These ideas justify capitalism
. Brainwashed into accepting these ideas through the media and education
.rich control education
. We don’t fight back as we don’t have the power and cause the media hides what’s happening