Soc Quiz 2

Question 1

analyze social institutions in terms of the function they play.

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Functionalists

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Society is viewed by functionalists as a

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body with different parts where each part has a function to perform.

Question 3

Two concepts surrounding Structural functionalism

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social structure and social function.

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is the organized pattern of social relationships in addition to social institutions that together form the societyi

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Social structure

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which are the observable consequences of the organized pattern for the operation of the society as a whole.

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social functions

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is the idea that everything and the society has a purpose and that all of these institutions or different parts were together to make up society.

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Structural Functionalism

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Structural-Functionalism address this:

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Order and interdependence property of system
•Systems are self maintaining—tendency to equilibrium
•Stasis or ordered change (system is in one state or the other)
•Inter-connectedness (one part effects all)
•Systems have boundaries
•Allocation and integration necessary for equilibrium
•Self-maintenance—boundary control and adjusting part-whole relationships, controlling environment, and internal control of change.

Question 8

Robert Mertn points out

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out that an activity may have more than one function

Question 9

Social action that is undertaken by an individual or group that has an intended meaning or outcome.

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Manifest Function

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Social action that an individual or group undertakes without intending or having knowledge of the outcome.

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Latent Function

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is based on the smooth running of society. Everyone has roles and society has a structure that every individual lives by.

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Functionalism

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some functions actually interrupted the society. He points to the accordance between such conceptions as

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dysfunctions and deviance.

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the roles or component that has been installed does not benefit every individual in the social system.

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Dysfunction

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the breakdown of part or all of that system, they are called

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Dysfunction

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a relative and subjective term, by which behaviours are not incorporated into the social norm.

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Deviance

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deviance occurs when an individual d

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Does not conform

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claims society is in a state of perpetual conflict due to competition for limited resources.

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Conflict theory

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is the core of ALL relationships

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Power

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is characterized by HAVES and HAVE NOTS

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Relationships

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are constant elements of the society

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Resentment and hostility

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puts society off-balance until dominant group gains control and stability through power

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competition

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the ability to impose one’s will on another, even when the other objects (Max Weber)

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power

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Society is divided into 2-class system:

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Bourgeoisie

Proletariat

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CT SIPPORTING IDEAS

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Every society is subject to change
•Every change displays social conflict
•Social conflict is an element that contributes to disintegration
•Every disintegration is based on coercion by its members

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is derived from American pragmatismand particularly from the work ofGeorge Herbert Mead.

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Symbolic interactionism

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a student of Mead that coined the term “Symbolic Interactionism” and further developed his theory.

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Herbert Blumer,

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is asociologicalperspective that is influential in many areas of the sociological discipline.

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S.I

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It is used as a label for a relatively distinctive approach to the study of human life, and human conduct.

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S.I

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It analyzes society by addressing the subjective meanings that people impose on objects, events, and behaviors

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S.I

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It states that humans act toward people and things according to the meanings that give to those people or things.

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Meaning

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It is how people interpret messages and statements.

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M

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An intention for a particular purpose or destination

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M

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It gives humans a means by which to negotiate meaning through symbols.

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Langauge

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It is the ability to name things and designate objects or actions to a certain idea or phenomenon.

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L

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Use of symbols is a popular procedure for interpretation and intelligent expression.

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L

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This is based on language

A mental conversation that requires different points of view

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Thought