Theory
Which theory argues that society is propelled forward by class struggle?
What is Marxist conflict theory?
This man was considered the founder of functionalism
Who is Durkheim?
You are a functionalist. What would you say about crime?
Crime has necessary functions (deterrence, etc.) that contribute to keeping society running.
The form of solidary based on interdependence.
What is organic: society of reliance, solidarity from interdependence, organs in a body
All of sociology's big three thinkers developed their works in response to this historical time period.
What is modernization?
Which theory argues that parts of society are structured the way that they are to maintain stability?
What is functionalism?
These German men are considered the forefathers of conflict theory, one more so than the other
Who are Marx and Weber?
You are a functionalist. What do you think about division of labour?
The more division of labour, the more interdependent and organic a society becomes.
This is the ruling class under the capitalist mode of production.
What is the bourgeoisie?
This group of writers was (maybe unfairly) characterized as "lacking the necessary power of comprehension."
Who are the Young Hegelians?
Which theory argues that struggle for resources, status, and power leads to social change?
What is non-Marxist conflict theory?
This person argued that the emergence of capitalism can be traced through the Protestant Ethic.
Who is Weber?
You are Mills. How do you think about medical debt in the United States?
As a public issue stemming from institutional barriers (broader economic instability, privatized healthcare).
This is a type of authority based on people's perception that a person is extraordinary.
What is charismatic authority?
This theorist had a five-year-long mental breakdown in the middle of his career.
Who is Weber?
Which theory argues that society is made of every-day social interactions?
What is symbolic interactionism?
Who is W.E.B. Du Bois?
You are a conflict theorist. What do you think about division of labour?
Division of labour alienates people from their work and their social relationships, and forces them into a box.
This method of power distribution is based on prestige.
The philosophical perspective on knowledge development that Durkheim advocated for.
What is empiricism?
Which methodological model identifies the perfect version of a given phenomenon and compares it to real-life examples?
What is ideal type?
This Stigma writer is a key figure in symbolic interactionism
Who is Goffman?
You are Weber. How do you think about Canadian democracy?
This aspect of the mode of production includes labour power and machines.
What are the forces of production?
What is any of:
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