Sociological perspectives Flashcards
Consensus theories
Are perspective who assume that society is primarily harmonious, and social order is maintained through widespread agreement (consensus)
Conflict theories
Are perspectives in sociology that emphasize the social, political, or material inequality of a social group
Macro
Focuses on a large scale structure of society as a whole
Micro
Focuses on small groups or individuals rather than society as a whole
Value consensus
The general agreement around the main values and norms of any society
Social Solidarity
The integration of people into society through shared values, a common culture, shared understanding and social ties that bind them together
Collective conscience
The set of shared beliefs, ideas and moral attitudes which operate as a unifying force within society
Organic analogy
The concept that society works in the same way as the human body; interdependently
Social institutions
The various organised social arrangement that are found in society eg the family, education
Bourgeoisie
This refer to the upper class which consists of those who are the main owners of society’s wealth
Proletariat
This refers to the working class which consists of those who work in manual jobs such as factories and labour
False class consciousness
Failure of the members of the working class to realise that they are being exploited
Exploitation
The action or fact of treating someone unfairly in order to benefit from their work
Dominant ideology
A set of ideas and values that represent the dominant group in society
Repressive state apparatus
These are INSTITUTIONS within society that suppress and control the w/c through physical force