Durkheim's Theory of Deviance

• Nothing Abnormal about deviance
  • Affirms values and norms
  • Clarifies morals
  • Brings people together
  • Encourages social change

Durkheim's Theory of Religion

• Religion contributes to the operation of society
  • Social Cohesion
  • Social Control
  • Providing meaning and purpose

Health (Structural-Functional Approach)

• Sick Role
• Physicians Role

• Pyramid Structure
  • Specialization
  • Hierarchy of Offices
  • Rules and Regulations
  • Impersonality
  • Formal, written communications
  • Technical Competence

Thomas Theorem

Situations that are defined as real are real in their consequences

Erving Goffman

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  • Study of social interaction in terms of theatrical performance

Deviance and conformity result from how people respond to the actions performed (Symbolic-Interaction Approach)

The greater the importance of a position, the more rewards a society attaches to it

(Structural-Functional Approach)

Explains global inequality in terms of technological and cultural differences between nations

(Social-Conflict Approach)

explains global inequality in terms of historical exploitations of poor nations by rich ones