Important Perspectives (AQA A-Level Sociology): Quizzes
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What analogy did Spencer use to compare society?
What analogy did Spencer use to compare society?
The human body
What did Durkheim call the shared values that unite people in society?
What did Durkheim call the shared values that unite people in society?
Collective conscience
Which four sub-systems did Parsons identify in society?
Which four sub-systems did Parsons identify in society?
Economic, political, kinship, cultural
What is the main criticism of functionalism regarding social relations?
What is the main criticism of functionalism regarding social relations?
Overemphasises consensus, neglects conflict
In Marxist theory, what is the dominant class under capitalism called?
In Marxist theory, what is the dominant class under capitalism called?
Bourgeoisie
What term describes workers being misled into supporting their own exploitation?
What term describes workers being misled into supporting their own exploitation?
False consciousness
According to Marx, what drives social change?
According to Marx, what drives social change?
Class conflict
Which perspective criticises Marxism for ignoring gender relations?
Which perspective criticises Marxism for ignoring gender relations?
Feminism
Why is interactionism described as micro-sociology?
Why is interactionism described as micro-sociology?
Starts with individual interpretation
Who introduced labelling theory in 1963?
Who introduced labelling theory in 1963?
Howard Becker
What do Marxists criticise interactionism for neglecting?
What do Marxists criticise interactionism for neglecting?
Social structures
What solution does liberal feminism propose for gender inequality?
What solution does liberal feminism propose for gender inequality?
Educating and reforming men
What term do radical feminists use for power relations between men and women?
What term do radical feminists use for power relations between men and women?
Sexual politics
What unique focus distinguishes black feminism from other feminist approaches?
What unique focus distinguishes black feminism from other feminist approaches?
Both patriarchy and racism
What characterises postmodern society according to postmodernists?
What characterises postmodern society according to postmodernists?
Fragmented, individualistic & diverse