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Macro Sociological Theories

Macro Sociological Theories. Structural Functionalism Conflict Theory. Structural Functionalism. Sees society as a interrelated parts (social institutions, social forces, etc.) that work WELL together Society is a “Structure” that “Functions” SF sociologists.

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Macro Sociological Theories

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  1. Macro Sociological Theories Structural Functionalism Conflict Theory

  2. Structural Functionalism • Sees society as a interrelated parts (social institutions, social forces, etc.) that work WELL together • Society is a “Structure” that “Functions” • SF sociologists

  3. Each Institution fulfills certain functions, purposes and activities, to meet different needs that contribute to a society’s stability and survival-Merton 1938

  4. Mouse Trap • Each part serves a function

  5. Functions “Positive” functions • Manifest- intended consequences • Latent- unintended and unrecognized consequences “Negative” function • Dysfunctions- unintended function that have a negative effect on a group or society

  6. Education- Elementary School • Manifest functions? • Latent functions? • Dysfunctions?

  7. Social Change • IF it happens at all – it will be slowly over time • REMEMBER: Society and social institutions in this theory say that society works well with all of its interrelated parts • The social institutions work well – if they did not work well- they would (and sometimes do) change

  8. Social Problems • Since Structural Functionalism is a MACRO theory it can talk about social problems • Macro theories only address macro issues and micro theories only address micro issues

  9. So what is to Blame for Social Problems?

  10. INDIVIDUALS are to blame for social problems

  11. How Does a Society Deal with Social Problems using Structural Functionalism? • resocialize individuals • Resocialization is when individuals “re-learn” culture to know what they should do • Total Institution Resocialization

  12. David and Moore TheoryGreen Carrot theory

  13. Questions about Structural Functionalism?

  14. Conflict Theory • Examines the ways in which groups • Disagree • Struggle over power • Compete for resources • Thinks that disagreements WILL happen and it WILL cause conflict so change is • Natural • Inevitable • Desired

  15. The Have’s vs. The Have Not’s • Wealth • Power • Prestige

  16. So WHO generally has the power? • WASP • White • Anglo-Saxon • Protestant • Generally males

  17. Who generally does not have the power? • Minorities • Women • Children • Poor

  18. How can we “see” this in society?

  19. W.E.B. Dubois • Studies racial inequality • “seventh son” • Double consciousness • First African American to graduate from Harvard • “I was in Harvard but not of it” • Problem of the 20th century is the color line

  20. Water gun war • Conflict theory in it’s simplest form

  21. Questions about Conflict Theory?

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