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Theoretical Prspctvs
5 main theoretical perspectives of Sociology
Question | Answer |
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Social Conflict Theory | -Karl Marx - Views society as an arena of inequality, which promotes/generates conflict & change. |
Structural Functionalism | - -Views society as a complex system of interrelated parts that work together to promote solidarity & stability. |
What are the FIVE parts of the "Social Order"? | Family; Education; religion; health & medicine; politics and government. |
Symbolic Interactionism | - -Views society as a sum or totality of our everyday interactions. Concerned on how symbols affect us. |
Feminist Theory | -Views society from the perspective of WOMEN. Belief that we live in a patriarchy society. |
What are the THREE types of feminist? | Liberal; Radical; socialist. |
Post Modernism | -Views society as a culture driven by simulation rather than by reality.Society is driven by consumerism. |