Sociology unit 1 functionlism vs conflict theory vs social interactionism

Who influenced functionalism?

Emile Durkheim (1858-1917) believed in collective conscience = communal beliefs, morals and attitudes of a society, interest in how social order is possible and how society remains relatively stable

Functionalism

how a society (people who interact in a defined territory and share a culture) functions, and how the functions of society affect our behavior

social interactionism

sociological perspective most concerned with face to face interactions between members, a viewpoint from a person how it affects their social social orientation

is conflict theory micro or macro?

MACRO, generally historically dominant ideologies, class conflict, large-scale picture

Is functionalism micro or macro?

MACRO, society characterized by pervasive inequality based on social class, gender and other factors

Is social interactionism micro or macro?

MICRO, focused on the interaction of individuals and how they interpret their interaction

Who influenced conflict theory?

Karl Marx (1818-1883) believed society formed from its base from culture and social institutions Bourgeoise- productions Proletarist- Laborers

Who influence social interactionism?

Max Weber, known from concern of the economic and sociology of religion. Person's power can be shown through wealth, power and prestige aka economic status in-class and in political parties.

Conflict Theory

a theoretical framework in which society is viewed as composed of groups that are competing for scarce resources *survival of the fittest*