Sociological theories

Question 1

Consensus theory (functionalism)

Answer 1

society functioning on the broad consensus on norms and values

Question 2

Conflict theory (marxist)

Answer 2

society lives in perpetual conflict due to competition for limited resources

Question 3

Structural theories (feminist, marxist, functionalist)

Answer 3

human behaviour is affected by the social system – or structure – in which they exist. they are the product of the social conditions in which they live
Favour quantitative data

Question 4

Action theories (post-modernist)

Answer 4

society is a construction of interactions and meanings given to it by its members
Favours qualitative