Chapter 3: Theoretical Perspectives

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Manifest function

An action that is intended to help certain parts of society.

Latent function

An unintended consequence that helps society.

Latent dysfunction

Any unintended consequence that harms society.

Conflict theory

Claims that society is composed of groups that are competing against each other

Structure of society

how the parts of society fit together to make a whole.

Conflict theory

society is composed of groups competing with each other for rare and scarce resources. They feel that although there may be surface cooperation, beneath the surface there is always a power struggle.

Symbolic Interactionism

studying how people use symbols to develop their views of the world & to communicate with each other.

Functions

the beneficial consequences of people's actions. Help to keep society running smoothly & together.

Proletariats

the rest od society that was poor and worked for the bourgeoisie

Micro analysis

the social interaction that people have when they are in the presence of other people (Symbolic interactionists).

Karl Marx

founder of conflict theory

Femininst

People who think men ans women should have equal rights

8 Methods of Sociological Research

1.) Select a topic 2.) Define the problem/phenomenon 3.) Review the literature that is available 4.) Formulate a hypothesis (If... then...) 5.) Choose a research method 6.) Collecting data and information 7.) Analyze your results & formulate your theory 8.) Share your results

Bourgeoisie

Small group of capitalists that ruled everything

3 major theories that sociologists use

Symbolic Interactionism, Functional analysis, Conflict theory

Theory

a general statement that's given at the conclusion of research to explain what has either been proven or learned.

Hero

a person who is admired for their caring, compassion, versatility, outstanding achievements, and/or for their exceptional qualities.

Role model

a person whose positive mannerisms serve as an example to be followed.

Macro analysis

examines large scale patterns of society (Functionalists & Conflict Theorists).

Function of society

focuses on what each part does and how it contributes to society.

Hypothesis

an educated guess about what you think you will find based on prior knowledge or research.

Idol

an image or representation of a god that is looked upon as an object of worship.

Symbol

an object, act, or sound, that represents something else through associations, images, or resemblance.

Functional analysis

central idea that society is a whole unit made up of interrelated parts that work together (aka functionalism). A part of sociology. Herbert Spenser viewed society as a living organism with organs that had to work together in harmony.

Dysfunctions

consequences that harm society.

Robert Merton

used the term functions to refer to the beneficial consequences of people's actions


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