Social Theories Overview: Feminist Theory
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What is the primary focus of feminist theory?

  • Exploring the effects of capitalism on society
  • Analyzing the role of men in maintaining social order
  • Understanding the gender inequalities inherent to patriarchal societies (correct)
  • Promoting the interests of women over those of men

    • According to feminist theory, how are women often viewed in society?

  • As equal partners in social situations
  • As having more freedom than men in patriarchal societies
  • As superior to men in certain aspects
  • As marginalized, objectified, and discriminated against (correct)

    • What is the main idea behind rational choice theory?

  • People take actions based on instinct, rather than reason
  • People always act emotionally, without considering the consequences
  • People always take rational actions, weighing the costs and benefits (correct)
  • People prioritize the well-being of others over their own

    • What is NOT a goal of feminist theory?

    <p>To replace men at the top of the social ladder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an aspect of society that feminist theory examines?

    <p>The effects of gender-based roles on social situations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key assumption of rational choice theory?

    <p>That people have the ability to rank all actions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is exchange theory primarily used to study?

    <p>Social interactions and relationships.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a criticism of rational choice theory and exchange theory?

    <p>That they oversimplify human interactions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to exchange theory, what do people primarily aim to do in their interactions?

    <p>Maximize rewards and minimize punishments.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key aspect of the standards of rewards and punishments in exchange theory?

    <p>They change over time and vary from person to person.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a fundamental aspect of rational choice theory?

    <p>Completeness, where all actions can be ranked</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary application of rational choice theory in social interaction?

    <p>Exchange theory, which studies social norms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What guides human interactions according to exchange theory?

    <p>Self-interest and interdependence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do people analyze interactions according to exchange theory?

    <p>Using a rational process of cost-benefit analysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do critics argue is a limitation of rational choice theory?

    <p>It is too simplistic and cannot explain complex social structures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a underlying principle of rational choice theory?

    <p>That people are motivated by self-interest in their interactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key difference between rational choice theory and exchange theory?

    <p>Rational choice theory is a general theory, while exchange theory is a specific application of rational choice theory to social interaction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a criticism of the assumption of completeness in rational choice theory?

    <p>That people may not be able to rank all their options</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a implication of the assumption of independence of irrelevant alternatives in rational choice theory?

    <p>That the relative ranking of options is independent of the presence of additional options</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a way to describe the formation of human relationships according to exchange theory?

    <p>Through a process of cost-benefit analysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Feminist Theory

    • Focuses on gender inequalities in patriarchal capitalist societies
    • Men occupy governing positions, while women are marginalized, objectified, oppressed, subordinated, and discriminated against
    • Both women and men are forced into socially acceptable gender-based roles, but men are not subjugated
    • Examines the effects of socially constructed gender differences and gender inequalities
    • Views women's subordination as an inherent feature of society due to institutional structures
    • Also explores gender oppression, where women are viewed as unequal and even abused
    • Aims to shed light on gender inequalities to achieve equality, not to replace men at the top of the social ladder

    Rational Choice Theory

    • States that people always make rational choices, weighing the costs and benefits to maximize their outcome
    • Three main assumptions: completeness (all actions can be ranked), transitivity (consistent rankings), and independence of irrelevant alternatives (additional choices don't change relative rankings)
    • Aims to explain how people choose the best possible option for themselves

    Exchange Theory

    • Applies rational choice theory to social interaction, studying family relationships, work relationships, partner selection, and more
    • Assumes people behave to maximize rewards and minimize punishments, with self-interest and interdependence guiding interactions
    • People form relationships by analyzing interactions using cost-benefit analysis, considering subjective standards of rewards and punishments that change over time and vary between individuals
    • Society is comprised of these interactions, with individuals behaving according to their subjective analysis of rewards and punishments

    Feminist Theory

    • Focuses on gender inequalities in patriarchal capitalist societies
    • Men occupy governing positions, while women are marginalized, objectified, oppressed, subordinated, and discriminated against
    • Both women and men are forced into socially acceptable gender-based roles, but men are not subjugated
    • Examines the effects of socially constructed gender differences and gender inequalities
    • Views women's subordination as an inherent feature of society due to institutional structures
    • Also explores gender oppression, where women are viewed as unequal and even abused
    • Aims to shed light on gender inequalities to achieve equality, not to replace men at the top of the social ladder

    Rational Choice Theory

    • States that people always make rational choices, weighing the costs and benefits to maximize their outcome
    • Three main assumptions: completeness (all actions can be ranked), transitivity (consistent rankings), and independence of irrelevant alternatives (additional choices don't change relative rankings)
    • Aims to explain how people choose the best possible option for themselves

    Exchange Theory

    • Applies rational choice theory to social interaction, studying family relationships, work relationships, partner selection, and more
    • Assumes people behave to maximize rewards and minimize punishments, with self-interest and interdependence guiding interactions
    • People form relationships by analyzing interactions using cost-benefit analysis, considering subjective standards of rewards and punishments that change over time and vary between individuals
    • Society is comprised of these interactions, with individuals behaving according to their subjective analysis of rewards and punishments

    Feminist Theory

    • Focuses on gender inequalities in patriarchal capitalist societies
    • Men occupy governing positions, while women are marginalized, objectified, oppressed, subordinated, and discriminated against
    • Both women and men are forced into socially acceptable gender-based roles, but men are not subjugated
    • Examines the effects of socially constructed gender differences and gender inequalities
    • Views women's subordination as an inherent feature of society due to institutional structures
    • Also explores gender oppression, where women are viewed as unequal and even abused
    • Aims to shed light on gender inequalities to achieve equality, not to replace men at the top of the social ladder

    Rational Choice Theory

    • States that people always make rational choices, weighing the costs and benefits to maximize their outcome
    • Three main assumptions: completeness (all actions can be ranked), transitivity (consistent rankings), and independence of irrelevant alternatives (additional choices don't change relative rankings)
    • Aims to explain how people choose the best possible option for themselves

    Exchange Theory

    • Applies rational choice theory to social interaction, studying family relationships, work relationships, partner selection, and more
    • Assumes people behave to maximize rewards and minimize punishments, with self-interest and interdependence guiding interactions
    • People form relationships by analyzing interactions using cost-benefit analysis, considering subjective standards of rewards and punishments that change over time and vary between individuals
    • Society is comprised of these interactions, with individuals behaving according to their subjective analysis of rewards and punishments

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    Learn about feminist theory, a macro-level perspective on society, focusing on gender inequalities in patriarchal capitalist societies.

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