Sociological Theories G12

Conflict theory:

• began with Durkheim when conducting fieldwork
• sees society as system of highly interrelated parts that work together harmoniously
• focuses heavily on inequality
• focuses on the interaction among people

Each part of society works together for the benefit of the whole much like a living organism. This refers to 

• Conflict theory
• Symbolic interactionism
• Functionalism
• None of the above

Who, among the following is the founder of 'functionalism' in Sociology ?

• Max Weber
• Auguste Comte
• Emile Durkheim
• Karl Marx

Which theoretical perspective that follows the tradition of Karl Marx?

• Symbolic interactionism
• Functionalism
• Conflict theory
• None of the above

This theory views society as a complex but interconnected system where parts work together as a whole.

• Structural-Functional Theory
• Social Conflict Theory
• Feminism Theory
• Symbolic Interactionism Theory

This theory views society as traditionally unequal between men and women.

• Structural-Functional Theory
• Social Conflict Theory
• Feminism Theory
• Symbolic Interactionism Theory

This theory views society as a system of groups that are not equal and this inequality generates change.

• Feminism Theory
• Structural-Functional Theory
• Symbolic Interactionism Theory
• Social Conflict Theory

The _____perspective focuses on how individuals act with one another in daily situations. 

• Functionalist
• Conflict Theory
• Symbolic Interactionist
• Structuralist

True or False
The sociological perspective allows sociologists to focus on the common behaviors of a group of people, rather than their individual differences. 

• True
• False

Which theory views society as composed of different groups and interests competing for power and resources? 

• Functionalism 
• Conflict Theory 
• Symbolic Interactionism