Different Perspectives on Culture (AQA A-Level Sociology): Quizzes
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What does 'agency' refer to in cultural theory?
What does 'agency' refer to in cultural theory?
Free will & independent choices
According to Durkheim, how does culture connect individuals to broader social groups?
According to Durkheim, how does culture connect individuals to broader social groups?
Through socialisation
What is the main criticism interactionists make of functionalist views on culture?
What is the main criticism interactionists make of functionalist views on culture?
It treats humans as passive recipients
What did Marx mean by 'commodification of culture' under capitalism?
What did Marx mean by 'commodification of culture' under capitalism?
Culture valued for monetary worth
According to Marxists, whose interests does culture primarily represent?
According to Marxists, whose interests does culture primarily represent?
Ruling-class ideology
What is Gramsci's concept of 'hegemony'?
What is Gramsci's concept of 'hegemony'?
Leadership via cultural influence
In Mead's theory, what does the 'I' represent?
In Mead's theory, what does the 'I' represent?
Active, decision-making aspect
How do interactionists view culture maintenance?
How do interactionists view culture maintenance?
Via signs & symbols interaction
According to Sue Sharpe, what creates masculine & feminine cultural identities?
According to Sue Sharpe, what creates masculine & feminine cultural identities?
Differences in childhood socialisation
What did Ann Oakley's 1972 research reveal about girls?
What did Ann Oakley's 1972 research reveal about girls?
They're treated differently from birth
How do postmodernists view identity compared to structuralists?
How do postmodernists view identity compared to structuralists?
As multiple & fluid
What did Moxon argue about the 2011 English riots?
What did Moxon argue about the 2011 English riots?
Manifestations of consumerism