Simple Theory Facts Flashcards
(20 cards)
What does an ‘organic anology’ mean?
That society runs like a body, every part has a feature in the overall function (Functionalist theory)
What type of theory is Functionalism?
Consensus structuralist theory
What does ‘meritocracy’ refer to?
The idea that you achieve what you deserve, everyone has an equal chance (Functionalist)
What kind of theory is Marxism?
Conflict structuralist theory
What do Marxists believe happens with society and economics?
That the social classes are reproduced into themselves
What theory believe that social class affects life opportunities?
Marxists
Who believes that meritocracy is a myth?
Marxists
Who has the idea of a broken ladder, that capitalism equals unfair advantages to the ruling classes?
Marxists
What type of theory is Feminism?
Conflict structuralist theory
Who believes that society is ruled by a patriarchal system?
Feminists
Who believes that gender affects your life choices?
Feminists
Which theory believes that the agents of socialisation are used by the patriarchy?
Feminists
What kind of theory is Interactionism?
Action theory
Who believes that it is an individual vs social order?
Interactionists
Who believes in the concept of socialisation?
Interactionists
Who believes that through our lives we go through a process of negotiation?
Interactionists
Who believes that we like in a pick-n-mix society?
Post modernist
Which theory suggests that society is rapidly changing as a dominant feature within society?
Post modernist
Who believes that our social identities are fluid?
Post modernist
Who believes that our self identification is expressed through consumption?
Post modernism
