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| What are the 3 major theoretical perspectives in sociology? |
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1) Structural-functionalism (macro lvl)
2)Conflict Theory (macro lvl)
3)Symbolic Interaction (micro lvl) |
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| (macro lvl) Looks at how different parts of society are connected and function together to maintain the whole (the smooth running of society) |
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(macro lvl) looks at conflict and competition b/t groups. Carly Marx over power, control of resources
-Domination of less powerful groups by those in power
-Social change comes about when the less powerful overpower the more powerful (replace with a new system of oppression) |
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(micro lvl) (George H. Mead) How are human societies possible?
-Also, things get done by people as individuals.
-Humans have the ability to create and use significant symbols (things that have shared menaing for everyone, like flags, gestures, and language)
-We use these symbols to form societies through interaction to convey past, future, complex ideas, coordinate activates. |
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stimuli and response (symbolic interaction falls into this actually, but its much older)
-Appropriate response= reward and vise-versa
-Over the course of time, acceptable behaviors become habits and then there is only a need for occasional rewards |
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