Structural approaches (OCR A-Level Sociology): Flashcards
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What type of theories are Marxism, Feminism & Functionalism?
What type of theories are Marxism, Feminism & Functionalism?
Structural approaches (top-down, macro)
What type of theory is functionalism?
What type of theory is functionalism?
Consensus theory
What does GAIL model stand for?
What does GAIL model stand for?
Goal attainment, Adaptation, Integration, Latency
Durkheim's term for external forces shaping behaviour
Durkheim's term for external forces shaping behaviour
Social facts
Durkheim's term for normlessness
Durkheim's term for normlessness
Anomie
Merton: functions intended & recognised
Merton: functions intended & recognised
Manifest functions
Marx's 2 main classes
Marx's 2 main classes
Ruling class (bourgeoisie) & working class (proletariat)
Marx: term for workers unaware of exploitation
Marx: term for workers unaware of exploitation
False consciousness
Gramsci's term for ruling class dominance via ideas
Gramsci's term for ruling class dominance via ideas
Hegemony
Althusser: controls population by force
Althusser: controls population by force
Repressive state apparatus
Althusser: spreads dominant ideology
Althusser: spreads dominant ideology
Ideological state apparatus
Walby: women's primary responsibility limits paid work
Walby: women's primary responsibility limits paid work
The household (triple shift, dual burden)
Oakley: biological differences
Oakley: biological differences
Sex (fixed)
Oakley: culturally constructed differences
Oakley: culturally constructed differences
Gender (variable, learned via socialisation)
Marxist feminism: women in & out of jobs when needed
Marxist feminism: women in & out of jobs when needed
Reserve army of labour