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Sociological Theory Flashcards

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Symbolic Interaction

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People act towards things based on meaning.

Meaning derived from social interactions and adapted through individual interpretation.

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Karl Marx

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Founder of Conflict Theory

Capitalism - encourages private ownership in order to produce profit and wealth. Creates a greater inequality.

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Emile Durkheim

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Founder of Functionalism

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Functionalism (Macro)

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Parts of society working together to maintain a dynamic equilibrium.

Individual parts work together to maintain solidarity, order, balance, and social stability.

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Conflict Theory

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Society is a competition for limited resources.

Individuals and groups compete for social, political, and material power.

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