Consensus, Conflict, Structural, and Social Action Theories (AQA A-Level Sociology): Flashcards
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What are the 4 main sociological theories?
What are the 4 main sociological theories?
Consensus, conflict, structural, social action
Functionalism's approach type
Functionalism's approach type
Macro, structural approach
Parsons' organic analogy
Parsons' organic analogy
Social institutions work together like body organs to maintain health
Value consensus definition
Value consensus definition
Shared basic norms & values throughout society
Bourgeoisie in Marxism
Bourgeoisie in Marxism
Ruling class who own means of production
Proletariat in Marxism
Proletariat in Marxism
Working class who sell their labour for wages
Infrastructure vs Superstructure
Infrastructure vs Superstructure
Economic base vs family, religion, media, education
False class consciousness
False class consciousness
Proletariat accept exploitation as natural & fair
Gramsci's hegemony
Gramsci's hegemony
Ruling class ideas become dominant via institutions
Weber's verstehen
Weber's verstehen
Subjective meanings individuals attach to their behaviour
Symbolic interactionism focus
Symbolic interactionism focus
How people learn appropriate behaviour in social situations
Cooley's looking-glass self
Cooley's looking-glass self
We see ourselves as others see us
Labelling theory (Becker)
Labelling theory (Becker)
How social control agents (teachers, police) apply negative labels
Patriarchy in feminism
Patriarchy in feminism
Male dominance in society
Malestream sociology
Malestream sociology
Traditional sociology ignoring women's perspectives