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| A set of statements or propositions that seek to explain or predict a particular aspect of social life. |
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| Three Key Sociological Perspectives |
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Structural-Functionalism Perspective
Conflict Perspective
Symbolic Interactionism |
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| Dominant theoretical tradition through much of 20th century. |
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| Dominant theoretical tradition through much of 20th century. |
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| Emphasizes how society is structured to maintain stability; emphasizes consensus and cooperation |
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| Emphasizes how society is structured to maintain stability; emphasizes consensus and cooperation |
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| Durkheim, Parsons, Merton |
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| Societies are integrated systems composed of specialized parts that serve functions - both manifest (intended) and latent (unintended) |
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| Societies are integrated systems composed of specialized parts that serve functions - both manifest (intended) and latent (unintended) |
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| Society is like an organism, with parts working in harmony to “survive” |
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| Society is like an organism, with parts working in harmony to “survive” |
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| Truly “dysfunctional” parts will gradually cease to exist |
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| Truly “dysfunctional” parts will gradually cease to exist |
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| does not address power differential, inequality or social change. |
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