Structural theories Flashcards
Who are the three structural theories
Marxism
Feminism
Functionalism
what are structuralist views on society
believe that we are controlled by external structural forces
Micro or macro approach
Macro
Top down or Bottom up approach
top down
what do functionalists believe
that the value consensus shapes society and ensure we share a collective consciousness
functionalist view on education
helps meet societies needs
what is social solidarity according to Durkhiem
education transmits the shared values and beliefs of society through teaching specialist skills
functionally view of families
socialisation
functionalist view of crime
crime is inevitable and positive
Marxist view
all institutions in society’s exist to meet to means on a capitalist society
what’s is a false consciousness
the w/c are mislead to believe the existing economic system benefits them
what is the base superstructure
the believe that the bass which are economic structures shape the superstructure which are institutions such as education
what do feminist believe
all institutions exist to ensure domination of men and patriarchal society which oppresses women
what are the four main types of feminists
radical
difference
liberal
marxist
