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Structural functionalism

Review, Conflict Theory and Marx and Conflict Theory

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Psychology
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SOCIOLOGY NOTES JAN 31, 2014 REVIEW Symbolic Interaction: humans create and negotiate shared meanings and then interact based on those shared meanings Rational Choice: humans weigh cost and benefits before making a choice; everything (even love) is and exchange Structural-Functionalism: groups, culture, and processes work together to benefit society Symbolic interaction: ?things that are believed to be real are real in their consequences? Rational actor: ?every man for himself? Structural-Functionalism: ?no one can whistle a symphony? ` CONFLICT THEORY Conflict is inevitable Groups of people look out for their self-interest Social change is desirable Existing order reflects powerful people imposing their values on the weak MARX AND CONFLICT THEORY

Review, Conflict Theory and Marx and Conflict Theory

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Psychology
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Semiotics

SOCIOLOGY NOTES JAN 31, 2014 REVIEW Symbolic Interaction: humans create and negotiate shared meanings and then interact based on those shared meanings Rational Choice: humans weigh cost and benefits before making a choice; everything (even love) is and exchange Structural-Functionalism: groups, culture, and processes work together to benefit society Symbolic interaction: ?things that are believed to be real are real in their consequences? Rational actor: ?every man for himself? Structural-Functionalism: ?no one can whistle a symphony? ` CONFLICT THEORY Conflict is inevitable Groups of people look out for their self-interest Social change is desirable Existing order reflects powerful people imposing their values on the weak MARX AND CONFLICT THEORY

Talcott Parson

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Talcott Parsons I. Background II. Central Questions III. Relevant Analytical tools for Answering Central Questions (a) Parsons? System Levels (b) Parsons? General Theory of Action (c) Pattern Variables (d) Functional Imperatives of (Social Systems) IV. Parsons on Social Order V. Parsons on Social Change I. Background

Sociology

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Sociology Study Guide: Chapter Two Culture-total lifestyle of people? includes: ideas, values, knowledge, behaviors, and material objects they share. Material culture-all the objects or artifacts made or used by people Non-material culture-have no physical existence Four elements of culture: Beliefs-most basic component of culture. Conceptions people have about what is true in the world Values- peoples? ideas about good or bad; right or wrong. Beliefs with a moral significance Norms-rules of conduct that guide people?s behavior in particular situations (how people should behave) Sanctions-rewards of punishments for conforming to or violating laws Three types of Norms: Folkways-customary and widely performed but not required

Sociology

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Sociology Study Guide: Chapter Two Culture-total lifestyle of people? includes: ideas, values, knowledge, behaviors, and material objects they share. Material culture-all the objects or artifacts made or used by people Non-material culture-have no physical existence Four elements of culture: Beliefs-most basic component of culture. Conceptions people have about what is true in the world Values- peoples? ideas about good or bad; right or wrong. Beliefs with a moral significance Norms-rules of conduct that guide people?s behavior in particular situations (how people should behave) Sanctions-rewards of punishments for conforming to or violating laws Three types of Norms: Folkways-customary and widely performed but not required
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