Theory Flashcards
(18 cards)
What is a theory?
A general statement of how parts of the world fit together
What is micro level?
Micro level is based on symbolic interaction
What is macro level?
Macro level is based on structure,functionalists and conflict theorists. BROAD
Society Functionalism
interrelated parts of the work
what is a function?
benefintial consequences of people’s actions to keep society stable
Dysfunctionlions
consequences of people’s actions that undermine stability
Manifest function
intended to help some part of a system INTENTIONAL
Latent function
the unintended function that benefits UNINTENTIONIAL
Bourgeoisle
owns the means of production
Proloteriat
WORKERS
what is conflict theory?
composed groups competing for scare resources, who has authority
Symbolic interaction
things we attach to meaning basis of social life
What is culture?
Influences everything it is universal: language,beliefs,values,norms…passed from generation
What is material culture?
“the stuff” material objects that distinguish a group
What is non material culture?
ways of thinking and behaviors ..nothing is natural and it starts early
What is culture shock?
disorientation people experience when in contact with a different culture
ethnocentrism
using our own culture to judge other culture (negative feeling to other culture)
Culture relativism
practice of understanding culture on its owns terms, presents a challenge to ordinary thinking