social inequalities Flashcards
What is Functionalism according to Davis and Moore?
Stratification ensures role allocation and fills important societal positions with the most talented.
What is Marxism according to Karl Marx?
Society is divided into the bourgeoisie (owners of production) and proletariat (workers).
Exploitation maintains inequality.
What is the role of the family in Marxism according to Friedrich Engels?
The family supports capitalism by passing wealth and privilege through generations.
What is Weberianism according to Max Weber?
Stratification is based on class (economic resources), status (prestige), and party (political power).
What is Feminism according to Sylvia Walby?
Intersectionality: Systems of oppression, such as patriarchy and capitalism, interact.
What does Ann Oakley say about gender socialization?
Gender socialization reinforces inequality.
What is Heidi Hartmann’s view on patriarchy and capitalism?
Patriarchy and capitalism work together to oppress women.
What is Postmodernism according to Baudrillard?
Hyperreality: Media creates distorted realities shaping inequality.
What is Marxism according to Castells in the context of Globalization?
The network society: Globalization has transformed power dynamics and communication.
What is the main idea of Lyotard’s postmodernism?
The decline of metanarratives: Individuals construct identities through digital media.
What concept is associated with Haraway in feminism?
Cyborg feminism: Digital spaces offer opportunities to challenge traditional gender norms.
What does positivism advocate for in research methods?
Quantitative methods: surveys, experiments, and official statistics.
What does interpretivism advocate for in research methods?
Qualitative methods: interviews, ethnography, and participant observation.
What is triangulation in research methods?
Combining multiple methods to enhance validity and reliability.
