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THEORY. There three main Theories in Sociology Symbolic Interactionist Perspective -Looks at how people interact with each other and how they make sense out of these interactions through use of symbols. Structural Fuctionalism

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THEORY

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  1. THEORY There three main Theories in Sociology • Symbolic Interactionist Perspective -Looks at how people interact with each other and how they make sense out of these interactions through use of symbols.

  2. Structural Fuctionalism • Based on the notion that society is stable, orderly system characterized by social consensus. • Society is composed of interrelated parts, each of which serves a function and ideally contributes to the wellbeing of society.

  3. Functions are divided into two: a) Manifest functions -- intended or overtly recognized by the participants. b) Latent -- unintended functions that are hidden. Dysfunction -- bad outcome of given functions.

  4. Social Conflict • sees society as being an arena where there is a constant power struggle for control of scarce resources.

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