sociology theory

Question 1

what is the functionalist view on society?

Answer 1

it focuses on the needs of the social system as a whole - it is a consensus theory – it sees society as based on shared norms and values (organic analogy)

Question 2

organic analogy

Answer 2

society performs functions in the same way as organisms do - if one aspect of society does not work the remainder will not be able to function properly

Question 3

collective conscience

Answer 3

societys moral code - what people agree is right and wrong

Question 4

anomie

Answer 4

absence of social norms and values

Question 5

parsons key ideas

Answer 5

organic analogy
functional prerequsites - the basic needs that an individual has to live above the poverty line

Question 6

durkheim key ideas

Answer 6

socialisation
social cohesion
social solidarity

Question 7

society is functional and through social institutions the functional prerequsites of society are met

Answer 7

society can e seen as dysfunctional due to structural inequalities that exist and cause social issues such as poverty and crime

Question 8

concepts such as boundary maintenance are still very relevant in todays society

Answer 8

the way society comes together in the aftermath of tragedy suggests that social bonds still exist

Question 9

what is the marxist view on society?

Answer 9

at the heart of capitalism is class struggle between the bourgeoisie and the proletariat - argued the bourgeoisie owned the means of production (the factories, etc.) and employed the workers exploitatively. Marxists argue that the proletariat are persuaded to accept this situation through a combination of coercion and ideology (fcc). Marx was a communist and believed that the proletariat should have a revolution and overthrow capitalism.

Question 10

alienation

Answer 10

the sense of being controlled and exploited - being detached from the products of an individuals labour

Question 11

isa

Answer 11

the social institutions controlled by the state that promote the norms values and ideas of the ruling class e.g. family, media, education

Question 12

rsa

Answer 12

the social institutions that use coercive and physical force to control disagreeing voices

Question 13

dual consciousnes

Answer 13

the awareness a person has that they are being exploited whilst accepting that position

Question 14

false class consciousness

Answer 14

lack of awareness they are being exploited

Question 15

hegemony

Answer 15

dominant ideology of society - according to marxists this is the ideas, norms and values of the ruling class

Question 16

karl marx key ideas

Answer 16

• capitalism was floored
• exploitation of w/c
• wanted to abolish class system - distribute wealth
• rich get rich, poor stay poor

Question 17

althusser key ideas

Question 18

what is the feminist key idea of the feminist theory?

Answer 18

the belief that men and women should have equal rights and opportunities. It is the social, political and economic equality of the sexes.

Question 19

how does feminism affect society?

Answer 19

increased educational opportunities, the right to vote, protections against workplace discrimination, and the right to make personal decisions about pregnancy. In some communities, feminism has also succeeded in challenging pervasive cultural norms about women.

Question 20

feminist contributions to education

Question 21

liberal feminists

Question 22

marxist feminists

Question 23

radical feminists

Question 24

intersectional feminists

Question 25

what is the interactionist perspective?

Answer 25

The interactionist perspective on society states that societies are ultimately the product of millions of daily social interactions between individuals. (communicating through signs and symbols)

Question 26

Max Weber

Question 27

impression management

Question 28

master status

Question 29

social action

Question 30

social roles

Question 31

goffman - the dramaturgical approach

Question 32

mead - the self and self concept