Core theory Flashcards
What does anomie mean
breakdown of laws and values in society
what does antology mean
your sense of self
what is a consensus theorist
they believe everyone works together for shared goods
what is a social action theorist
bottom up theorists, everyone contributes
what is a structuralist theorist
top down theorist, ideology passed down from higher ups
Definition of democracy
egalitarian form of government in which all citizens of a nation determine public policy
Definition of nanny state
The government that gives too much advice, implements too many laws and benefits.
Definition of infrastructure
The economic system, and the way society produces goods
definition of superstructure
The ideas, philosophies and cultures that are based on means of production
Definition of capitalism
An economic state based on market competition and pursuit of profit
Definition of patriarchy
Where men hold the primary power
Definition of interactionalism
Where they see society as the product of human interactions
Bourgeoisie
Factory owners, higher ups and exploiters
Proleteriats
The working class, factory workers and the exploited
Functionalists believe:
Successful society has a stable social structure
what does the organismic analogy mean
Society functions like the human body, with institutions playing the parts of the organs. everything must function correctly together
what is a social fact
A way of acting of thinking, such as beliefs, moral codes and basic norms.
Define labelling theory
existing power structures that constrain people.
Define monogamy
two individuals who are exclusive to eachother sexually
What is civil partnership
Legal recognition given to the relationships of same sex people.
What is a nuclear family
Two generations consisting of same sex parents and children living in the same house
what is a reconsituted family
where one or both parents have previously been married with children from previous relationships
what is a extended family
includes all kin including and beyind extended family.
Define matriachy
Where women hold the power and authority
