Theory and method Flashcards
What did Marx believe about social institutions
They fool the working class into believing that their status is natural and unchangeable
What is false class consciousness
The unawareness of exploitation
How does Althusser criticise marx on his views of society
Does not agree with Marx’s economic deterministic beliefs
What do liberal feminists believe
gender inequality does still exist although we are moving towards a more equal society
What is gender role sociolisation
The learning of the core elements of our gender usually influenced by parental attitudes
What do feminists say about social policy
Although there has been change some laws still discriminate against women
What do marxist feminsts believe
There is clear difference in exploitation between women and men in capitalistic systems
What do marxist feminists focus on
How women are exploited within the family unit to benefit capitalism
What do radical feminists believe
Men are the main enemy and patriarchy is the main form of social inequality
How do radical feminists think men oppress women
Through sexual politics
What does Rich argue
men push women into compulsory heterosexuality
What did Weber classify human actions into
4 ideal categories
What did Weber argue should be done in order to understand human behaviour
analyse the individuals meanings behind their actions
What is a social problem
a piece of behaviour that causes public friction and private misery that for collective action to stop it
What did Worsley say a sociological problem is
any pattern of relationships that calls for an explanation
