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Sociological Theory

Sociological Theory. Conflict Theory Symbolic Interactionism. Structural-Functionalism. Karl Marx. Materialist Conception Of History : major changes are prompted by the continuous fight for scarce material or economic resources Key Assumption:

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Sociological Theory

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  1. Sociological Theory Conflict Theory Symbolic Interactionism

  2. Structural-Functionalism

  3. Karl Marx Materialist Conception Of History: major changes are prompted by the continuous fight for scarce material or economic resources Key Assumption: A state of conflict is necessary to produce social change. The struggle for power and prestige is inevitable and productive. Conflict Theory

  4. Conflict Theory Religion: “Opiate Of The Masses” Markets: False Consciousness Schools: Hidden Curriculum Families: Gender Roles The Role Of Institutions Legitimate & Perpetuate The Status Quo Generate & Teach Norms That Maintain The Status Quo Divert People’s Attention From Inequity The Laws The Family The Markets The Government The Schools The Church The Media Non Elites Elites Patricians Lords Bourgeoisie Slaves Serfs Proletariat

  5. George Herbert Mead Symbols: items that meaningfully stand for or represent other things we see, hear, or feel Key Assumption: Symbols – which are given meaning by social interaction – are key to our sense of self and society. Symbols define and shape us. Symbolic Interactionism

  6. Meaningful Gesture How Meaning Is Made Significant Symbol Role Taking Shared Symbols A Response To The Movement Random Movement

  7. CONTEXTS Situations and Definitions Of Situations INTERACTIONS Socialization and Impression Management ROLES Specific and Generalized Others Role Strain and Role Conflict IDENTITIES Salience and Commitment Symbolic Interactionism

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