North & South Book by Elizabeth Gaskell Screenplay by Sandy Welch

Symbolic Interactionism People act toward things based on the meaning those things have for them; and these meanings are derived from social interaction and modified through interpretation. – Social class as a means of interpreting how we are to act in society with the opposite sex. – Handshake between Margaret and Mr. Thornton – Video clip NS Episode 1 Part 5 7:20-8:32

Functionalism Society seen in terms of norms, customs, traditions, and institutions. – Child labor – You can save your spot if another child comes to fill their place. – Video clip NS Episode 2 Part 1 0:45-1:45

Conflict Theory Social structures are created through conflict between people with differing interests and resources. Individuals and resources, in turn, are influenced by these structures and by the “unequal distribution of power and resources in the society.” C. Wright Mills – Union versus Masters – Video Clips Masters NS Episode 1 Part 4 6:09-8:40 Unions NS Episode 1 Part 6 2:25-4:07