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.
2
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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.
3
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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.
