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What are the two kinds of social consensus?
What are the two kinds of social consensus?
What does structural functionalism emphasize?
What does structural functionalism emphasize?
The interdependence of society's aspects and their contribution to social stability.
What is the definition of culture?
What is the definition of culture?
A complex whole encompassing beliefs, practices, values, norms, and everything learned and shared within a society.
Organic Solidarity arises from people maintaining similar values and beliefs.
Organic Solidarity arises from people maintaining similar values and beliefs.
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Manifest functions are _______ and _______.
Manifest functions are _______ and _______.
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What does social conflict theory focus on?
What does social conflict theory focus on?
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Which of the following is an example of latent function?
Which of the following is an example of latent function?
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What is an ascribed status?
What is an ascribed status?
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What does cultural variation refer to?
What does cultural variation refer to?
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Status is any position an individual can occupy in _______.
Status is any position an individual can occupy in _______.
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Study Notes
Structural Functionalism
- Views society as a complex system with interdependent parts that promote stability and social order.
- Social consensus or cohesion is crucial, where members work together for societal benefit.
- Mechanical Solidarity: Occurs when people share similar values and engage in similar work (e.g., families of farmers).
- Organic Solidarity: Arises in diverse societies where interdependence exists, despite varying values and work types (e.g., metropolitan areas).
- Manifest Functions: Intentional and evident consequences of actions (e.g., attending school to learn).
- Latent Functions: Unintentional and subtle consequences of actions (e.g., forming social connections in school).
Symbolic Interactionism
- Focuses on symbols and their meanings in everyday life.
- Explores interactions of symbols and how they convey significant meanings (e.g., emojis as modern symbols).
Social Conflict Theory
- Analyzes society in terms of groups competing for scarce resources like power and wealth.
- Educational inequality is explained through social structures and economic factors.
- Class Conflict (Karl Marx): Describes social divisions based on production means.
- Bourgeoisie: Class owning production means.
- Proletariat: Class that sells their labor for survival.
Sociological Concepts
- Cultural Variation: Diverse social practices across cultures; customs differ between urban and rural populations.
- Social Change: Significant alterations in behavior, cultural values, and norms; examples include the Industrial Revolution and feminist movements.
- Political Identities: Party affiliations influence personal identity beyond mere voting decisions.
Aspects of Culture
- Culture: A comprehensive whole of beliefs, practices, values, and norms shared within a society, influenced by factors like religion and language.
- Enculturation: The process of learning and sharing culture, which can occur through various means including force and conquest.
- Identity Formation: The development of an individual's identity based on interactions with others and cultural practices (e.g., culinary traditions).
Elements of Culture
- Beliefs: Ideas and conceptions regarding one's environment.
- Symbols: Objects or concepts representing deeper meanings.
- Language: The system of symbols enabling communication and thought formation.
- Values: Collective ideals that are desirable in a culture.
- Norms: Specific rules and standards governing behavior.
- Law: Enacted rules by sovereign powers that regulate conduct.
Status
- Defined as any social position an individual occupies; not ranked but indicates specific roles.
- Ascribed Status: Given at birth or assigned later (e.g., ethnicity, family membership).
- Achieved Status: Obtained through effort, talents, and accomplishments (e.g., being a top student).
Key Characteristics of Culture
- Learned: Culture is acquired through enculturation.
- Shared: It is a collective experience, not possessed by individuals alone.
- Cumulative: Culture builds upon knowledge and experiences over time.
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Explore the key aspects of Structural Functionalism in sociology, where each part of society is interdependent and contributes to the overall functioning and stability. This quiz also delves into the concept of social consensus, highlighting how members of society collaborate for a harmonious existence.
