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Theoretical Perspectives
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Sociology
12th Grade
08/21/2010

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Functionalism
Definition
.focuses on contribution of each part of society
.influenced by family and religion
.main assumption is that each of us are given a function(role)
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Conflict Theory
Definition
.focuses on competition and constraint within a society
.influenced by change, conflict, and competition
.main assumption is that a society experiences inconsistency and conflict everywhere
ex: power, wealth, prestige, privaleges
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Symbolic Internationalism
Definition
.focuses on interaction amongst people based on universal symbols
.influenced by objects, words, gestures, facial expression, or sound
.main assumptions are the meaning of the symbol and tho imagine how others will respond to them
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Auguste Comte
Definition
. From France 1798-1887
.Created the science of sociology
.Believed that knowledge was derived form scientific observation, distinguished social status and stability
.Published book called Positive Philosophy- you can gain knowledge through scientific observation
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Karl Marx
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.From Germany 1818-1883
.Believed you should have a religion if you want to destroy a country.
.Believed those who have control capital have the power in a society
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