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Sociology Hall-of-Famers

Sociology Hall-of-Famers. Schools of Thought 1. Functionalism. Functionalism Society works in a logical manner and protects the interests of its members Society is best studied as an organic system like the human body. 2. Conflict Theory. Karl Marx – economics and power differences

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Sociology Hall-of-Famers

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  1. Sociology Hall-of-Famers

  2. Schools of Thought1. Functionalism • Functionalism • Society works in a logical manner and protects the interests of its members • Society is best studied as an organic system like the human body

  3. 2. Conflict Theory • Karl Marx – economics and power differences • Study the social patterns and structures that develop as classes compete for scarce resources • Power/Conflict • Revolution not Evolution • Max Weber – many factors; favoured bureaucracies

  4. 3. Symbolic Interactionism • We act towards people and things on the basis of the meaning we assign them • Humans have complex brains and little instinctive behaviour • Individuals interpret for themselves what they see in society, internalize it and attach their own meaning to things

  5. Invented term “sociology” Noted societies tried to change and adapt over time Important contribution – positivism (originated use of scientific method) Auguste Comte (Functionalism)

  6. Considered founder of modern sociology Established a lasting relationship between sociology and criminal justice First to argue reforming criminal Noted for studies on suicide Emile Durkheim (Functionalism)

  7. Recognized that people are free to make choices – but opt to fit into the group in society they most identify with Studied motivations to fit into society Held an optimistic view of society Too much focus on law and order in society Talcott Parsons (functionalism)

  8. Coined term “class conflict” Founder of conflict school of sociology Struggle for power and wealth drives society, creates class conflict Believed capitalism gave people no control over their destiny Karl Marx (CONFLICT)

  9. Modified Marx’s approach – included other factors not just economy Favored creation of government bureaucracies Popularized idea society could be reformed and changed Max Weber (Symbolic Interactionism)

  10. Sociologist & Psychologist Pragmatist (linked theory with practice) “Looking Glass Self” – see themselves through eyes of those they interact with People wear a different ‘mask’ depending on required social role. George Herbert Mead (S. Interact.)

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