Structural functionalism
is the sociological perspective that stresses that society is a whole unit, made up of interrelated parts that work together harmoniously.
Karl Marx
has been highly influential in the field of sociology primarily due to his theories based on the idea that___________is tbe conduit of all social changes. The central idea of______ is that society is a whole unit, made up of interrelated parts to work together.
Theoretical Perspectives in Sociology
Symbolic interactionism
views symbols as the basis of social life. The central idea of functional analysis is that society is a whole unit, made up of interrelated parts that work together.
Which of the following theories view society as whole?
The functionalist perspective
. According to the functionalist perspective, also called functionalism, each aspect of society is interdependent and contributes to society’s functioning as a whole.
| A B | functionalist perspective The view of society as a set of interrelated parts that work together to produce a stable social system. | theoretical perspectives A general set of assumptions about the nature of things. |
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What are the 4 major sociological theories?
Activity content: Introduction to four major sociological (theoretical) frameworks:
functionalism, conflict theory, feminism and symbolic interactionism
.
What are the 3 main theories of sociology?
The three major sociological theories that new students learn about are
the interactionist perspective, the conflict perspective, and the functionalist perspective
. And each has its own distinct way of explaining various aspects of society and the human behavior within it.
What is Durkheim’s theory?
Durkheim believed that
society exerted a powerful force on individuals
. People’s norms, beliefs, and values make up a collective consciousness, or a shared way of understanding and behaving in the world. The collective consciousness binds individuals together and creates social integration.
This perspective is derived from the works of Karl Marx, who saw society as fragmented into groups that compete for social and economic resources. Social order is
maintained by domination
, with power in the hands of those with the greatest political, economic, and social resources….
What is the importance of interpretive framework group of answer choices?
A sociological research approach that seeks in-depth understanding of a topic or subject through observation or interaction; this approach is not based on hypothesis testing. What is the importance of interpretive framework?
It leads to in-depth knowledge of a participant’s social world.
What are the theories of Karl Marx Emile Durkheim and Max Weber?
Marx’s theory
based on social critique and conflict
, wherein Durkheim emphasizes on social factors. Weber believes social relation shaped by politics, economics and culture and individual act has subjective meaning.
What is Weber’s sociological theory?
Weber believed that
modern societies were obsessed with efficiency
– modernizing and getting things done, such that questions of ethics, affection and tradition were brushed to one side – this has the consequence of making people miserable and leading to enormous social problems.
What is Max Weber theory?
Max Weber, a German scientist, defines bureaucracy as a highly structured, formalized, and also an impersonal organization. He also instituted the belief that
an organization must have a defined hierarchical structure and clear rules, regulations, and lines of authority which govern it
.
When something has negative consequences for society what is it known as?
A dysfunction
is the negative consequence an element has for the stability of the social system.
Who is not considered to be one of the most influential early sociologists?
| Question Answer | Which of the following is NOT considered to be one of the most influential early sociologists? Herbert Spencer , Karl Marx, Jane Addams, or Max Weber Jane Addams | Who coined the term sociology to describe the study of society? Auguste Comte |
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What do conflict theorists focus on?
Conflict theory focuses on
the competition between groups within society over limited resources
. Conflict theory views social and economic institutions as tools of the struggle between groups or classes, used to maintain inequality and the dominance of the ruling class.
