how large groups of people live together and relate to each other so society isn't always in conflict
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determinism
the idea that our actions are control by external social forces. the opposite to free will
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consensus theory
the idea that society is harmonious. harmony is kept through social order and value consensus. (FUNCTIONALIST)
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conflict theory
the idea that society is full of conflict. society is unstable. focus on issues such as social inequality, family + education system. (MARXISTS, FEMINISTS + WEBER)
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weber
believed conflict in society is caused by 1) social classes 2) status groups 3) parties
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structuralism
focus on the structure of society as a whole. how social institutions control behaviour.
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structural approaches 3 features
1) how behaviour and norms are influenced by the structure of society and external social forces. 2) sociology should study the overall sturcture of society (and the relation
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Card 2
Front
the idea that our actions are control by external social forces. the opposite to free will
Back
determinism
Card 3
Front
the idea that society is harmonious. harmony is kept through social order and value consensus. (FUNCTIONALIST)
Back
Card 4
Front
the idea that society is full of conflict. society is unstable. focus on issues such as social inequality, family + education system. (MARXISTS, FEMINISTS + WEBER)
Back
Card 5
Front
believed conflict in society is caused by 1) social classes 2) status groups 3) parties
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