Sociology Theories- part 1
Understanding Sociology: Theories Uncovered
Test your knowledge on fundamental sociological theories with our engaging quiz! Delve into the concepts of Fun
Challenge yourself with questions on:
- Key sociologists and their contributions
- Fun
ctional prerequisites in society - Marx's stages of history
- Class distinctions according to Marx
Which sociologist does Functionalism originate from
Durkheim
Parsons
What analogy did Durkheim use to describe society
Organic Analogy
Biological Analogy
What are the similarities between society and the body
The institutions of society are like organs in the body
The people are the heart of the body
Society needs institutions to thrive and survive
What were four functional prerequisites listed by Parsons
Adaptation
Feeding the people
Goal Attainment
Building habitats
Integration
Latency (individual beliefs and values)
What are the two areas of latency
Pattern maintenance- conflicting demands
Tension management- encouragement of harmony
Specialist latency- individual actions
Give two of Merton's criticisms of the Functionalist approach
Institutions both bring people together and draw them apart
Education brainwashes people
Parsons fails to see the difference between intended functions (manifest and unintended functions (latent). These are not always desirable
It is deterministic
Give two external criticisms of the functionalist approach
It is deterministic- individuals appear to be puppets
It legitimises the position of the powerful
The wealthy are able to manipulate society
What are the stages of history according to Marx
Primitive communism
Early socialism
Slave society
Feudalism
Medievalism
Capitalism
Modernism
Socialism
Communism
Marxism
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