1. Theoretical Perspective

4. Functionalism Emphasizes the contributions of each part of a society
Looks at the elements of society
A change in one area affects the others
(Globalization)
Industrial Revolution

5. Functionalism
Functionalists always believe that society will return to original state.
1960s:
Many Americans became suspicious of the federal government’s foreign policy
Schools and universities became more responsive to students’ needs and goals
Environmental protection became an important political issue

6. Functionalism Latent vs. Manifest functions School:
Latent – unintended and unrecognized
Manifest – intended and recognized
School:
Dysfunction – results of elements with negative consequences
Bureaucracy?

7. Conflict Perspective
Emphasizes conflict, competition, change, and constraint in society
Complete opposite of Functionalism
We are motivated by self-interest!!!!!!!!!!
Power determines life!!!!!
Change in Women?????

8. Symbolic Interactionism
Focuses on the interactions of people base on mutually understood symbols
Symbol – something chosen to represent something else
Symbols can have multiple meanings

9. Symbolic Interactionism
Basic Assumptions
We learn the meaning of a symbol from the way we see others reacting to it
Once we learn the meanings of symbols, we base our behavior on them
We use the meanings of symbols to imagine how others will respond to our behavior

10. Can just one theory be Used?
NO!!!!!