What is sociology?

Question 1

Structural View

Answer 1

Sees us as entirely shaped by the structure of society. We behave according to societies norms and expectations. Macro We are manipulated by society.

Question 2

The Social Action View

Answer 2

We have free will. Micro.

Question 3

Functionalist

Answer 3

Society is held together by a shared culture, consensus, We all have a function.

Question 4

Marxist

Answer 4

Disagree with functionalist, society is based on class conflict not consensus, society is divided into two classes, the bourgeoisie and the proletariat

Question 5

Bourgeoisie

Answer 5

Minority capital class, own means of production, manipulate the working class

Question 6

Proletariat

Answer 6

Majority working class, own nothing but their own labour which they have to sell to the bourgeoisie in order to survive.

Question 7

Feminist

Answer 7

Agree with Marxists that there are fundamental divisions and conflicts in society, but they see gender rather than class as the most important division.

Question 8

Modern Society

Answer 8

An urban industrial society with social technological change and a belief in progress and science.

Question 9

Post modern Society

Answer 9

A post-industrial society in which change is increasingly rapid but uneven, where people have lost faith in the ability of science to bring about science.