Structural Functionalism
What is structural functionalism?
Each aspect of society depends on each other and each contributes to the overall stability and functions of that society.
What is Feminism?
Examines society through the lens of gender inequality.
What is Conflict Theory?
The belief that society created inequality which creates conflict.
What is Symbolic Interactionism?
The belief that the social world is only understood through symbols/ communication.
A school teacher teaches students important skills and rules so they can become responsible members of society.
Structural Functionalism
What does Structural Functionalism compare society to?
A Human body where all the parts and organs work together.
What is the main goal of Feminism?
To create equal rights and opportunities for all genders.
What is social class?
A group of people with a similar income, wealth, and social position.
In Symbolic Interactionism what do symbols represent?
Symbols define relationships and how we see ourselves.
A woman and a man have the same job, but the woman gets paid less.
Feminism
Name 2 institutions that help Structural Functionalism.
Schools, Families, Religion etc.
What is a gender stereotype?
A belief that someone should act a certain way based on their gender.
What does Conflict Theory look at?
Power, wealth, status, and struggles.
What does Symbolic Interactionism focus on?
Everyday interactions, symbols, and communication used between individuals.
Two people see the same hand gesture, but they understand it differently because they grew up in different cultures.
Symbolic Interactionism
What happens when one part of society stops working like it's intended?
All other parts of society stops working too.
What is patriarchy?
A system where men hold most of the power.
Why might powerful groups want society to stay the same?
The current system benefits them.
Symbolic Interactionism is a micro-level theory. Why is this?
It focuses on face-to-face human interactions.
Conflict Theory
Who is an important thought leader for Structural Functionalism? (Mentioned in class)
Emile Durkheim
Who is an important thought leader for Feminism? (Mentioned in class)
There wasn't one.
Who is an important thought leader for Conflict Theory? (Mentioned in class)
Karl Marx
Who is an important thought leader for Symbolic Interactionism? (Mentioned in class)
George Herbert Mead
A student notices that people treat someone differently depending on the clothes they wear. students wearing expensive brands are often seen as popular. while others are judged for wearing cheaper clothes.
Symbolic interactionism