30 Questions
Which sociological framework explains phenomena from the lens of structures and functions?
Structural-Functionalism
What is the function of family and education according to the Structural-Functionalism framework?
Socialization
Under which grand framework does the function of government fall in society?
Structural-Functionalism
According to which framework does the distribution of resources inside society fall?
Structural-Functionalism
Which grand sociological framework focuses on the interactions and symbols used by individuals in society?
Symbolic Interactionism
Which grand sociological framework emphasizes the role of power and inequality in shaping society?
Conflict Theory
What is the function of religion according to the text?
To determine what is good and bad
According to Conflict Theory, who are the oppressors?
The patriarchal system and its agents
What does Symbolic Interactionism focus on?
Creating meaning and ideas
How do Structural-Functionalists view catcalling?
As a result of poor socialization of catcallers
Which Grand Framework emphasizes on the inherent power imbalance between groups of people?
Conflict Theory
What is the function of Economic Actors in a society according to the text?
To govern the economy
In Symbolic Interactionism, where does power come from according to the text?
Interpretation of ideas and meaning
What results in a conflict between groups of people in Conflict Theory?
Unequal distribution of wealth
What is the main focus of Moral Agents in a society according to the text?
Determining what is good and bad
What is the main focus of Structural-Functionalism?
The lens of structures and functions
According to Structural-Functionalism, what is the function of the economic forces?
Determining who gets what, the distribution of resources inside the society
What is the primary focus of Conflict Theory?
The power imbalance between groups of people
In Symbolic Interactionism, which element is emphasized?
The interactions and symbols used by individuals in society
What is the main emphasis of the Three Grand Frameworks?
Explaining phenomena from the lens of structures and functions
Under which grand framework does the function of government fall in society?
Structural-Functionalism
What is the function of the function of religion in determining good and bad in a society?
To determine what is good and bad, beneficial and not beneficial
Which grand sociological framework emphasizes the role of power and inequality in shaping society?
Conflict Theory
What is the main focus of Moral Agents in a society according to the text?
Determining what is good and bad
According to Conflict Theory, who are the oppressors?
Those with enough power to ensure the oppressed remain powerless
Under which grand framework does the function of government fall in a society?
Structural-Functionalism
How do Structural-Functionalists view catcalling according to the text?
As a result of poor socialization of catcallers
In Symbolic Interactionism, where does power come from according to the text?
Manipulation or creation of ideas
Which grand sociological framework focuses on the interactions and symbols used by individuals in society?
Symbolic Interactionism
What results in a conflict between groups of people in Conflict Theory?
Inherent power imbalance
Explore the three grand sociological frameworks - Structural-Functionalism, Conflict Theory, and Symbolic Interactionism. Learn about the theories falling under these frameworks and how to write the Research Framework in sociology.
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