Theory and methods paper3 Flashcards

You may prefer our related Brainscape-certified flashcards:
1
Q

What methodological approach do functionalists use and give an example

A

Positivist methods
Official statistics

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
1
Q

What type of theory is functionalism

A
  • Macro
  • Consensus
  • Structuralists
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Why do functionalists use positivist methods

A

They believe that sociology is a science
Looking for objective data

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

What is a social fact

A

collective thoughts and shared expectations that influence individual actions.
E.g social norms

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

What type of theory is marxism

A
  • Macro
  • Conflict
  • Structualist
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

What methodology do marxists use

A

Interpretivist approach

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

What type of theory is femenism

A
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

What methodology do feminists use

A
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

What type of theory is interactionsim

A
  • Micro
  • Social action
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly