Methods in Context 0.0 / 5 ? SociologySociological research methodsA2/A-levelAQA Created by: sof.natCreated on: 14-04-22 13:55 Which functionalist theorist uses the concept of functional pre-requisites Parsons 1 of 16 What does Merton argue about the functions of institutions? There are manifest and latent (unintended) functions, the social system can go wrong which is called dysfunction 2 of 16 What is Durkheim's main theory? The organic analogy, which regards society as a social system with a collective conscience 3 of 16 Which educational theorists can be used in a functionalist essay? Davis and Moore- sifting and sorting 4 of 16 Which crime theorist can be used in a functionalist essay? Hirschi- bonds of attachment 5 of 16 Which methods would functionalists use? Positivist quantitative methods like statistics, surveys, and structured interviews 6 of 16 Why does Durkheim favour scientific methods? Because he believed objective social facts exist and can be measured/used quantitively 7 of 16 Which theory may present greater validity in modern day? Interpretivism / Neo-marxism ? 8 of 16 In Marxism, institutions work together to form the... Economic base (family, education, religion, CJS, healthcare, politics, military) 9 of 16 What does surplus value mean? It is extracted by owners of production, when workers produce more than it costs to pay them 10 of 16 Which functionalist theory does Marx reject? Consensus- values were not shared by all but are the values of the ruling class imposed on the rest of society 11 of 16 Unlike functionalism, Marxism can explain... why societies have divisions and disagreements (conflict theory- proletariat and bourgeoise) 12 of 16 What is Embourgeoisement? The model of 2 classes is oversimplified as there has been a growing middle class 13 of 16 How would post-modernists criticise Marxism? They would argue that it is based on metanarratives that no longer exist in society 14 of 16 Which neo-marxist rejected the economic base and argued there are 3 levels of capitalism? Althusser: RELATIVE AUTONOMY economic level, political level, and ideological level 15 of 16 What neo-marxist theorist offers a social action concept ? Gramsci- hegemony and bias in media coverage 16 of 16
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