sociological theories

Question 1

what are the two main sociological theory branches?

Answer 1

macro (large scale)

micro (small scale)

Question 2

what are the macro (large scale) theories?

Answer 2

structural theories (individuals are controlled by society, ‘puppets’)

Question 3

what are the two structural theories?

Answer 3

consensus (all in agreement)

conflict (conflict of interest)

Question 4

what is functionalism?

Answer 4

macro (large scale), structural (controlled by society), consensus (all in agreement)

society keeps going because people agree on and share the same values

each institution (education, family, religion, media) has its own function

Question 5

what is marxism?

Answer 5

macro, structural, conflict

we live in a capitalist society with a hierarchy

working class are exploited and oppressed - maximum hours for minimum pay - and they accept it because of their false class consciousness

Question 6

describe the traditional nuclear family

Answer 6

heterosexual relationship
married - providing stability for the children
traditional gender roles (male - instrumental , female - expressive)