Sociological Theories Flashcards
(19 cards)
What are the macro sociological theories ?
Conflict theory, functionalism and social constructionism
What are the micro sociological theories?
symbolic interactionalism, social constructionism
What is social constructionism?
A
what is functionalism? Who is founder of theory?
A
Define social construct
A
What is rational choice and exchange theory ?
A
what is feminist theory ?
A
Differentiate between micro vs macro sociology
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Differentiate between manifest and latent functions
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What is the looking glass-self?
Looking glass self- people derive their identity by imagining the judgments of others and internalizing them.
Define conflict theory? who is founder ?
Inequality is inevitable, as one person’s gain is another person’s loss; founded by Karl Marx
what is functionalism ?
A
What is symbolic interactionism
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What are the main classical sociological theories and who are the founders ?
Three classical theories
1. Functionalism (by Durkheim)
2. Conflict theory (by Marx)
3. symbolic interactionism (by Weber)
Define Hawthorne effect
Hawthorne effect: when people change their behavior due to effects of being observed
What is Attrition ?
Attrition effects: are when participants drop out of a study for several reasons such as lack of interest, a change in status, or scheduling conflicts.
what is class consciousness ?
refers to members of an exploited group who are actively aware of themselves as an exploited group, so they will join together to help one another as a community (functionalist concept)
Define False consciousness?
when members of an exploited group see themselves as individuals rather than a group.
what is common consciousness?
is Durkheim’s term where a society shares values, beliefs, and/or social norms that connect members to one another
