Lecture 2 Flashcards
(35 cards)
What is a theory?
An explanation of how facts or events are related.
what is the objective of seeing the world theoretically
see the world from a different perspectives, different strenghts and weaknesses. Unique insights
what is Functionalism theory?
Systeme that needs to work together in order to promote stability and solidarity
what does the fact that the world is a dynamic system mean?
that the world is interrelated and interdependents parts.
why do social structures exist in functionalism theory.
to fulfill wants and desires. Social structures (schools, hospitals..) need to work together in order for society to function
in the functionalism theory what does society have to meet the needs of?
meet the needs of the majority.
what is a dominant paradigm?
It is values or a systeme of thought that are shaped with communities cultural and historical moments. It is what everyone believes in during that time.
What is the conflict Theory believe in?
that society must be grounded upon inequality and competition in order to motivat ppl to do better.
in conflict theory what is the core of all social relationships?
POWER
powerful elites promote their own in interest by doing what in the conflict theory.
at the expense of the week and through creations and maintenance of social values.
what happens to meanings in different groups or society.
meanings are created, constructed, meditated and changes, CCMC
humans have what capacity unlike animals
capacity of thought
what is human thinking shaped by
social interactions
where do we learn meanings and symbols.
in social settings
meanings and symbols enable people to carry on with…
human actions and interactions.
meanings and symbols can be changed depending of the..
interpretation
humans have the unique ability to
interect with self
what makes up society
culmination of interactions and patterns
the social organism is not an organic individual but a
social group of individual organisms
the human mind ìs a result from de ability to
respond and engage with the environment
what is sympathetic introspection
examinating one’s mental state by putting yourself into someone else’s shoes.
what is the looking glass self
the fact that we develop our self image through the cues we receive from others.
self-fulfilling prophecy
internalized impressioms lead us to become the kind of person we believe others see us as. directly or indirectly becomes what is being said about him.
what are moderne social theories
an adaptation of the classical social theories
