Theoretical Traditions

Question 1

Functionalism

Answer 1

Functionalism holds that society is a complex system whose varipus parts work together to produce stability snd that sociology should investigate their relationships

Question 2

Manifest functions

Answer 2

Those functions known to, and intended by, the participants in a specific type og social activity

Question 3

Latent functions

Answer 3

Consequences of a specific type of social activity, of which the participants are unaware.

Question 4

Conflict theories

Answer 4

Highlight the importance of social divisions and concentrate on issues of power, inequality and competitive struggle

Question 5

Symbolic interactionism

Answer 5

Directs our attention to the details of interpersonal interaction and how that detail is used to make sense of what others say and do