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Intro to Sociology Major Theoretical Perspectives (Part 1) OTHS Mr. Albers

Sociological Theory (Part 2) Last time… 1. Max Weber 2. Karl Marx 3. Charles Horton Cooley 4. Jane Addams 5. Robert Merton

Major Theoretical Perspectives (Part 1) Today… 1. The Functionalist Perspective 2. Manifest & Latent functions 3. Dysfunction 4. Conflict Perspective 5. Marxist/African American/ Feminist views

Major Theoretical Perspectives (Part 1) Functionalist Perspective: 1. Emphasizes the way that parts of a society are structured to maintain its stability 2. Durkheim, Weber

Major Theoretical Perspectives (Part 1) Functionalist Perspective: 1. See society as a vast network of interconnected parts 2. Each part helps to maintain the system as a whole

Major Theoretical Perspectives (Part 1) Functionalist Perspective: 1. If a particular aspect of social life does not contribute to society’s stability or survival- it serves no identifiable useful function 2. If there is no function, it will not be passed on to the next generation

Major Theoretical Perspectives (Part 1) Functions: 1. Manifest functions – open, stated, conscious functions 2. Involve the intended, recognized consequences of an aspect of society.

Major Theoretical Perspectives (Part 1) Functions: 1. Latent functions – unconscious, unintended functions 2. May reflect the hidden functions of an institution

Major Theoretical Perspectives (Part 1) Dysfunctions: 1. Dysfunction – refers to an element or a process of society that may actually disrupt a social system or lead to a decrease in stability.

Major Theoretical Perspectives (Part 1) Conflict Perspective: 1. Assumes that social behavior is best understood in terms of conflict or tension between competing groups. 2. Ex.: Marx

Major Theoretical Perspectives (Part 1) The Marxist View: 1. When studying a group, sociologists look at who benefits, who suffers, who dominates at the expense of others. 2. Interested in how institutions maintain privilege for some, and keep others subservient

Major Theoretical Perspectives (Part 1) The African American View: 1. Education is the key to eliminating prejudice in society (W.E.B. DuBois) 2. Full political rights was essential to social and economic progress. 3. NAACP

Major Theoretical Perspectives (Part 1) The Feminist View: 1. Sees inequity in gender as central to all behavior and organization 2. Associated with conflict theory and Macro-Sociology

Major Theoretical Perspectives (Part 1) “A society without crime is impossible” (functionalist perspective)

Major Theoretical Perspectives (Part 1) Assignment: 1. Read Text p Finish text hmwk (due Tues)