Functionalism
True or False: Functionalism suggests that social change is immediate.
False: Functionalism suggests that social change is gradual.
Symbolic Interactionism differs from Functionalism and Conflict Theory as it is a ____ theory, meaning it focuses on smaller interactions.
micro
Who is associated with Conflict Theory and class struggle?
Karl Marx
What feminist theory concept critiques the representation of women as objects in media?
Male Gaze
Which sociological perspective emphasizes how changes in meanings, like the LGBTQ+ flag for inclusivity, influence societal behaviors?
Symbolic Interactionism
Name three social structures.
education system, justice system, family, healthcare system, religion, government, media, workplace
What is Erving Goffman’s Dramaturgical Theory?
Life is like a theater—we act differently depending on our "audience."
In Conflict Theory, what two key classes are involved in the class struggle?
Bourgeoisie and Proletariat
What issue did Betty Friedan's book The Feminine Mystique address?
The dissatisfaction of middle-class American housewives in the 1950s and 60s
Which sociological perspective explains education adapting to technology while preserving core values as a response to social change?
functionalism
Émile Durkheim, a functionalist, called society a ______?
"living organism"
Explain the "looking-glass self" theory.
Our self-concept is shaped by how we think others see us.
Explain Social Stratification
The ranking of people based on their access to resources and power.
What is a critique of Feminist Theory?
Accusations of bias or exclusion
Feminism’s focus on middle-class white women
How does each perspective (functionalism, symbolic interactionism, conflict theory) view social change?
Functionalism: Change as adaptive
Conflict Theory: Change due to inequality
Symbolic Interactionism: Change in behavior and perception
What is a critique of functionalism?
Overemphasis on stability
Ignores inequality and conflict
Limits attention to power dynamics
What are two critiques of Symbolic Interactionism?
Focuses too much on the individual
Overlooks power dynamics
Difficult to test
Can be too subjective
What does Marx's Prediction of Revolution suggest?
The inherent contradictions within capitalism would eventually lead to a revolution.
What is the concept of "mental load" in feminist critiques of domestic labor?
The mental responsibility for organizing and managing household tasks, often shouldered by women
What are the three different types of social movements, and how do they differ?
1. Reform Movements: To improve or change specific aspects of society without altering the fundamental structure.
2. Revolutionary Movements: To overthrow or radically change the existing system or structure of society
3. Reactionary Movements: To resist or reverse changes, often seeking to return to a previous state or system.
There were two types of functions that we discussed (based on outcome). What are those two function, and what is an example for each?
Manifest functions: Intended and visible outcomes
Ex: School for learning
Latent function: Unintended, hidden outcomes
Ex: School for building social networks
Explain the two components of Mead's theory on the development of the self.
The "I": The response of an individual to the attitudes of others, spontaneous
The "Me": The socialized part, shaped by others' expectations.
Identify and explain each dimension of social inequality in Weber’s Theory of Social Stratification.
Class: Economic position based on wealth and income
Status: Social prestige linked to occupation and education
3. Power: Ability to influence others, often through authority or politics
What is the ability to connect personal experiences with larger social forces?
Sociological Imagination
How could the labor movement would be viewed through each of the three perspectives?
Functionalism: A response to the need for fair labor practices to maintain social order and stability
Conflict Theory: Challenging inequality between workers and employers
Symbolic Interactionism: Redefining worker identity and solidarity through social interactions