1. Know that Pluralism and Elite Theory have opposed views of power
Objectives
Know that Pluralism and Elite Theory have opposed views of power
2. Understand how to apply Pluralism and Elite theory as a critique of
Marxism and Functionalism.
3. Be able to explain how The State emerged as a set of centralized institutions.
Outcomes
A Grade
B Grade
C Grade
Evaluate Pluralism and Elite theory using Neo -Functionalism and Neo-Marxism in combination with historical theory. Explain how the components of The State can become antagonistic and interconnected.
Describe the differences between Pluralism and elite Theory using Marxism and Functionalism as a critique. Identify that The State is a set of opposing institutions which conform.
Describe how Pluralism opposes Elite Theory, providing links to Functionalism and Marxism. Explain how the state is constructed.

2. SMSC Link Questions
Literacy link
Key Names
Can Countervailing power prevent bullying and persecution?
Read The Communist Manifesto by Karl Marx (1848) P34-56
Dahl (Pluralism)
Is democracy the most moral way of ruling the masses?
Use the Write on our Blog your view of Power distributions
Grant (Elite Pluralism)
Can the judiciary apply law objectively?
Debate whether oligarchy exists in our classroom
Pareto (Elite Theory)
Do people categorised as “normal” have the right to hold power via discourse?
C. Wright Mills (The Power Elite)
Miliband (Marxism)
Poulantzas (Marxism)

3. What does the image tell us about Pluralism?
1. Know that Pluralism and Elite Theory have opposed views 2. Apply Pluralism and Elite theory 3. Explain how The State emerged as a centralized institution.

4. Pluralism Main Concepts Main Criticisms Main Figures
1. Know that Pluralism and Elite Theory have opposed views 2. Apply Pluralism and Elite theory 3. Explain how The State emerged as a centralized institution.

5. What does the image tell us about Elitism?
1. Know that Pluralism and Elite Theory have opposed views 2. Apply Pluralism and Elite theory 3. Explain how The State emerged as a centralized institution.

6. 1. Know that Pluralism and Elite Theory have opposed views 2
1. Know that Pluralism and Elite Theory have opposed views 2. Apply Pluralism and Elite theory 3. Explain how The State emerged as a centralized institution.

7. VCOP!! Exam Question Evaluate Pluralist theory of the nature and
distribution of power in society today.
(33 marks)
Neelam, Nicola, Lauren, James
Evaluate the view that Oligarchy exists within traditional
power structures (33 Marks)
Abi and Sam
1. Know that Pluralism and Elite Theory have opposed views 2. Apply Pluralism and Elite theory 3. Explain how The State emerged as a centralized institution.

8. Differentiated resources
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Differentiated resources
Timings on slides.
Seating think about!

9. The State

10. Task 1 Task 2 Using at least 36 words, 30% of which must
be Sociological,
describe the view these photo’s give of the state.
Task 2
Write your own definition of The State. Pair, discuss,
negotiate and share with class
1. Know that Pluralism and Elite Theory have opposed views 2. Apply Pluralism and Elite theory 3. Explain how The State emerged as a centralized institution.

11. The State timeline 1800’s (19th Century)
1. Know that Pluralism and Elite Theory have opposed views 2. Apply Pluralism and Elite theory 3. Explain how The State emerged as a centralized institution.

12.
Outcomes
Describe Pluralism and Elite theory using key figure, key terms and opposing views. (C grade)
2. Successfully Formulate an A grade answer to Your personalised exam question. (B grade)
3. Produce a timeline which explains the emergence of the state as a centralized institution.

13. Extension task Partner A solves the first problem verbally
Rally Coach
Extension task
Partner A solves the first problem verbally
Partner B watches, listens, checks and coaches if necessary praises.
When response is agreed Partner A writes the answer.
Partner B solves the next problem verbally
Partner A watches, listens, checks and coaches if necessary praises.
When response is agreed Partner B writes the answer
Repeat the process until all tasks are complete and you have a
coherent paragraph hopefully with some example theorists and empirical
evidence which answers each challenge
How do you think a functionalist would regard the role of the State in society?
How do you think a Marxist would regard the role of the State in society?
How do you think a Feminist would regard the role of the State in society?
How do you think a Thatcherite (New Right or Neo liberal) would regard the role of
the State in society?
How do you think a post modernist would regard the role of the State in society?
Which theory do you find most convincing and why?
1. Know that Pluralism and Elite Theory have opposed views 2. Apply Pluralism and Elite theory 3. Explain how The State emerged as a centralized institution.