Understanding Consensus and Conflict Theories

What is the main focus of consensus theories in sociology?

• The inherent conflicts within society

• Shared interests and broad agreement on norms and values

• The role of power and inequality

• Individual actions and interactions

Which sociological perspective is primarily associated with consensus theories?

• Marxism

• Symbolic Interactionism

• Functionalism

• Feminism

Who is the French sociologist known for developing the functionalist perspective?

• Karl Marx

• Max Weber

• Emile Durkheim

• Auguste Comte

What analogy did Emile Durkheim use to describe society in functionalism?

• A machine

• A human body

• A computer

• A forest

What do conflict theories primarily focus on?

• Social harmony and stability

• The role of shared values

• Power dynamics and inequality

• Individual choices and actions

Which of the following is a key difference between consensus and conflict theories?

• Consensus theories focus on power struggles, while conflict theories focus on shared values.

• Consensus theories focus on shared values, while conflict theories focus on power struggles.

• Both focus on individual actions.

• Both focus on social structures.

What do structural theories in sociology emphasize?

• Individual agency and actions

• The role of social structures in shaping behaviour

• The importance of personal choices

• The unpredictability of human behaviour

Which of the following is a characteristic of social action theories?

• They focus on large-scale social structures.

• They emphasise individual agency and interactions.

• They ignore individual actions.

• They focus solely on economic factors.

How do structural theories differ from social action theories?

• Structural theories focus on individual actions, while social action theories focus on social structures.

• Structural theories focus on social structures, while social action theories focus on individual actions.

• Both focus on individual actions.

• Both focus on social structures.

Which theory is most useful for understanding the role of institutions in society?

• Social action theories

• Conflict theories

• Structural theories

• Consensus theories