Sociological perspectives Flashcards

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Consensus theories

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Are perspective who assume that society is primarily harmonious, and social order is maintained through widespread agreement (consensus)

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Conflict theories

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Are perspectives in sociology that emphasize the social, political, or material inequality of a social group

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Macro

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Focuses on a large scale structure of society as a whole

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Micro

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Focuses on small groups or individuals rather than society as a whole

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Value consensus

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The general agreement around the main values and norms of any society

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Social Solidarity

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The integration of people into society through shared values, a common culture, shared understanding and social ties that bind them together

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Collective conscience

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The set of shared beliefs, ideas and moral attitudes which operate as a unifying force within society

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Organic analogy

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The concept that society works in the same way as the human body; interdependently

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Social institutions

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The various organised social arrangement that are found in society eg the family, education

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Bourgeoisie

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This refer to the upper class which consists of those who are the main owners of society’s wealth

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Proletariat

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This refers to the working class which consists of those who work in manual jobs such as factories and labour

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False class consciousness

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Failure of the members of the working class to realise that they are being exploited

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Exploitation

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The action or fact of treating someone unfairly in order to benefit from their work

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Dominant ideology

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A set of ideas and values that represent the dominant group in society

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Repressive state apparatus

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These are INSTITUTIONS within society that suppress and control the w/c through physical force

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Ideological state apparatus

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These are INSTITUTIONS within society that suppress and control the w/c through manipulating and conditioning the way they think

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Patriarchy

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Refers to male dominance with men having power and authority

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Norms

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Social rules which define the correct and acceptable behaviour in society to which people are expected to conform

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Primary Socialisation

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Primary socialisation occurs when a child learns the attitudes, values, and actions appropriate to individuals as members of a particular culture. This is usually completed within the family

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Secondary Socialisation

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Secondary socialisation refers to the process of learning what is the appropriate behaviour as a member of a smaller group within the larger society. This is usually completed throughout education