Consensus, Conflict, Structural, and Social Action Theories (AQA A-Level Sociology): Quizzes
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What type of approach does functionalism use to study society?
What type of approach does functionalism use to study society?
Macro, structural approach
What did Durkheim demonstrate about suicide rates?
What did Durkheim demonstrate about suicide rates?
Explained by social factors external to individuals
In Parsons' AGIL model, what does 'A' (Adaptation) refer to?
In Parsons' AGIL model, what does 'A' (Adaptation) refer to?
Economic institutions providing living standards
What is value consensus in functionalist theory?
What is value consensus in functionalist theory?
Shared basic norms & values in society
What distinction did Merton make about functions?
What distinction did Merton make about functions?
Manifest (intended) vs latent (hidden)
Who are the bourgeoisie in Marxist theory?
Who are the bourgeoisie in Marxist theory?
Ruling class owning means of production
What is surplus value in Marxism?
What is surplus value in Marxism?
Difference between value produced & wages paid
How does infrastructure relate to superstructure in Marx's theory?
How does infrastructure relate to superstructure in Marx's theory?
Economic factors control other institutions
What is false class consciousness?
What is false class consciousness?
Proletariat accept exploitation as natural
What is Gramsci's concept of hegemony?
What is Gramsci's concept of hegemony?
Ruling class ideas dominant via institutions
What are Althusser's ISAs?
What are Althusser's ISAs?
Institutions manipulating consciousness ideologically
What is Weber's concept of verstehen?
What is Weber's concept of verstehen?
Subjective meanings people attach to behavior
What did Mead demonstrate about symbols in symbolic interactionism?
What did Mead demonstrate about symbols in symbolic interactionism?
Meanings are flexible depending on context
What are self-fulfilling prophecies in labelling theory?
What are self-fulfilling prophecies in labelling theory?
People accept & act according to their labels
What is the 'reserve army of labour' in Marxist feminism?
What is the 'reserve army of labour' in Marxist feminism?
Women hired in booms, fired in recessions