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Structural Functionalism & Social Theories

The document discusses several sociological theories and concepts: 1. Structural functionalism views society as a complex system whose parts work together to promote stability. 2. Marxist theory uses a materialist interpretation of history to understand social relations and conflict. 3. Symbolic interactionism proposes that human actions are based on ascribed meanings derived from social interaction.

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Structural Functionalism & Social Theories

The document discusses several sociological theories and concepts: 1. Structural functionalism views society as a complex system whose parts work together to promote stability. 2. Marxist theory uses a materialist interpretation of history to understand social relations and conflict. 3. Symbolic interactionism proposes that human actions are based on ascribed meanings derived from social interaction.

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Structural Functionalism is a

framework for building


theory that sees society as a
complex system whose parts
work together to promote
solidarity and stability.
functional dysfunctional
manifest function latent function

- are - are consequences


consequences that are unintended
that are intended and often hidden
and commonly
recognized
5 Situations are Facing an Actor

1. Conformity
5 Situations are Facing an Actor

1. Innovation
5 Situations are Facing an Actor

1. Ritualism
5 Situations are Facing an Actor

1. Retreatism
5 Situations are Facing an Actor

1. Rebellion
- is a method of socioeconomic analysis that uses a
materialist interpretation of historical development to
understand class relations and social conflict, as well as a
dialectical perspective to view social transformation.

Communist Manifesto
Father of Marxist theory
- is a methodology used that focuses on human
societies and their development through history,
arguing that history is the result of material
conditions rather than ideals.
- is a philosophy of science and nature developed
in Europe and based on the writings of Marx and
Engels.
Symbolic interaction was conceived by
1
"Humans act toward things based on the meanings they ascribe to those
things."
2
"The meaning of such things is derived from, or arises out of, the social
interaction that one has with others and the society."
3
"These meanings are handled in, and modified through, an interpretative
process used by the person in dealing with the things he/she encounters."

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