Theories

• What type of theory is Functionalism?

  Macro, structural and consensus theory
• What do Functionalists focus on in society?

  How society is structured and institutions' functions
• Who is associated with the development of Functionalism?

  Durkheim
• What do Functionalists believe about societal institutions?

  They are structured for smooth societal function
• What is a strength of Functionalism?

  It recognizes harmony among societal institutions
• What is a weakness of Functionalism according to Interactionalists?

  It doesn't recognize the individual's role
• What do Marxists argue is a weakness of Functionalism?

  It ignores unequal power in society
• What type of theory is Marxism?

  Macro, structural and conflict theory
• How does Marx view society's class structure?

  Divided into bourgeoisie and proletariat
• What conflict does Marx believe exists in society?

  Between the ruling and working classes
• What do workers produce in a capitalist society according to Marx?

  Goods for profit
• What happens to workers' wages in a capitalist society?

  Most money is kept by employers
• What is a strength of Marxism?

  It highlights the negative impact of inequality
• What is a weakness of Marxism?

  It overlooks other forms of inequality
• What type of theory is Feminism?

  Macro, structural and conflict theory
• What do feminists believe about society?

  It is patriarchal and favors men
• What do feminists seek in society?

  More equality based on gender
• What are the different types of Feminism?

  • Liberal feminism: Equal rights through policy changes
  • Radical feminism: Society oppresses women, needs change
  • Marxist feminism: Women exploited by capitalist society
• What is a strength of Feminism?

  It highlights existing inequalities in society
• What is a weakness of Radical Feminism?

  It views traditional roles as unfulfilling
• What do critics say about Feminism regarding other inequalities?

  It overlooks ethnicity and sexual orientation
• What type of theory is Interactionism?

  Micro, social action theory
• What determines how society works according to Interactionism?

  Behavior and interaction between individuals
• How do individuals interpret society according to Interactionism?

  By trying to make sense of their surroundings
• What do Interactionists argue about social structures?

  Individuals respond to them in unique ways
• What is a strength of Interactionism?

  It recognizes individual choice and preference
• What do Functionalists argue against Interactionism?

  It overlooks the importance of socialization
• What do Marxists argue against Interactionism?

  It neglects the attention to conflict
• What perspective does The New Right build on?

  Functionalism
• What do The New Right believe society needs?

  Values and institutions for social order
• What social institutions do The New Right focus on?

  Family, education, and welfare
• What family structure do The New Right prioritize?

  Nuclear family
• What traditional roles do The New Right believe are crucial?

  Man as provider, woman as homemaker
• What did Charles Murray argue about the traditional family?

  It is under threat, leading to moral decline
• What is a strength of The New Right perspective?

  It recognizes socialization's importance in family
• What do feminists criticize about The New Right?

  It views traditional roles as oppressive
• What do Postmodernists say about society?

  It is no longer ordered and structured
• What has caused more choice in lifestyle and culture according to Postmodernists?

  Globalization
• What do Postmodernists believe about truth?

  It is relative with multiple perspectives
• What is a strength of Postmodernism?

  It recognizes changes in family types