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Sociology Theory A 3-Legged Stool

Sociology Theory A 3-Legged Stool. Functionalist. Conflict. Conflict Theory Karl Marx (1818-1883). Key Idea Society has always had 2 groups. Have Nots Proletariat. Haves Bourgeoisie. Conflict Theory This is what is…. Haves. Have Nots. Do not own production, but depend on it.

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Sociology Theory A 3-Legged Stool

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  1. Sociology TheoryA 3-Legged Stool Functionalist Conflict

  2. Conflict TheoryKarl Marx (1818-1883) • Key Idea Society has always had 2 groups Have Nots Proletariat Haves Bourgeoisie

  3. Conflict TheoryThis is what is…. Haves Have Nots Do not own production, but depend on it. Do not have significant power Have nots want to be haves… • Owners of production control the resources so… • Owners have the power • Power is limited…. They want to maintain their power.

  4. Conflict Theory In Practice • Motivation for John? • Earnings - Profit • Material Wealth • Autonomy • Flexibility • Motivation for worker? • Earnings – Wages • Material Wealth • Stability

  5. Why does this cause conflict? • What does John pay the employee???? • What does the employee do when s/he is unhappy with the pay or conditions? • How does John balance the demand for pay with the desire for profit?

  6. How do the Haves maintain power? • FALSE CONSCIOUSNESS • Give only as much as you must to prevent uprising. • Change the belief structure to promote “settling” • “You have it pretty good there fella!”

  7. How can the Have Nots gain power? • Develop COLLECTIVE CONSCIOUSNESS • Power in numbers

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