1. Conflict Theory Competition for scarce resources
How the elite control the poor and weak
Focuses mainly on the negative, conflicted and ever-changing nature of society
Violent and nonviolent competition
When two elements in society are in conflict
There has to be some resolution in this conflict
If both take place this is what makes society go forward

2. Conflict Theory Macro Change Inequality Power
Competition between opposing groups
Karl Marx Weber

3. Conflict Theory Marx: dealt more with economics
Weber: dealt more with power
Topics of interest
Decision making in the family
Relationships among racial groups in a society
Labor disputes between workers and employers

4. Interactionist Perspective
Also known as symbolic interactionism
People attach meanings to symbols
Example
Wedding: wedding bands, vows, white bridal dress, wedding cake, church ceremony, flowers
Also interested in how people interact

5. Interactionist Perspective
Micro
Process
Communication
Interpretation
Non-verbal communication (symbols)
Max Weber
George H. Mead

6. Assignment Verstehen Social statics Social Darwinism Social dynamics
Variable
Theoretical perspective
Social phenomenon

7. Symbols
Think of 15 symbols that anyone in the U.S. would know if you asked them
Must be appropriate