Sociological Theory Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 4 types of suicide?
A
Egoistic, altruistic, fatalistic, anomic
2
Q
What is functionalism? And who is the contributing theorist?
A
- macro oriented
- has interrelated parts
- equilibrium
- theorist: Durkheim
3
Q
What is conflict theory? And who is the contributing theorist?
A
- macro oriented
- continuous struggle, lack resources
- inequalities
- theorist: Marx
4
Q
What is symbolic interactionism and who are the contributing theorists?
A
- micro oriented
- influence of communication on interactions
- symbols
- theorists: mead, blumer, goffman, Becker
5
Q
Why do people commit suicide?
A
Solidarity & social control
