sociological theories Flashcards
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what is Marxism basic concept
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- Marxists believe the system we live in (capitalism) divides everyone up into two basic classes the bourgeoisie (ruling class) and the proletariat (working class)
- Marxists believe that the bourgeoisie control the economy + all cultural institutions
- Marxists argue that socialisation is an ideological process in that it’s main aim is to transmit the ruling class ideology that capitalist society is meritocratic
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What is the functionalist basic concept
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- functionalists believe that everything has a function in society
- ‘rose tinted glasses’
3
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what is the functionalism organic analogy?
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- parsons argued this
- society functions much like the human body, it is an organic system that is self maintained and self supporting and helps maintaining other aspects of society
4
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what is the feminism basic concept?
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- the core belief of the feminist theory is that society is structured around patriarchy
- this male dominance in society creates gender inequality and the oppression of women
5
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what are the different types of feminism?
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Radical feminism
Liberal feminism
Marxist feminism
Difference feminism
6
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define the term ‘radical feminism’
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“all men oppress women”
they believe women would be better without men
7
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Define the term “liberal feminism”
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they argue that there has been progression towards equality, but not there yet
8
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Define the term “Marxist feminism”
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they look at how women are exploited by both men and capitalism
9
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define the term “difference feminism”
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argues that not all women across the world are experiencing gender inequality the way western women are
