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Schools of Thought in Sociology Structural Functionalism

Structural functionalism views society as a system of interconnected parts that work together to meet society's basic needs. Neo-Marxism believes that economic power leads to political power and that social change results from changes in the economic system. Symbolic interactionism holds that individuals interpret and internalize society differently, leading to varied values and beliefs. Feminist theory focuses on gender issues and views women as having been traditionally disadvantaged due to discrimination by men.

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Schools of Thought in Sociology Structural Functionalism

Structural functionalism views society as a system of interconnected parts that work together to meet society's basic needs. Neo-Marxism believes that economic power leads to political power and that social change results from changes in the economic system. Symbolic interactionism holds that individuals interpret and internalize society differently, leading to varied values and beliefs. Feminist theory focuses on gender issues and views women as having been traditionally disadvantaged due to discrimination by men.

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Schools of Thought in Sociology Structural Functionalism -the idea that human societies have basic needs that must

be met -the following are the fundamental requirements to ensure that society functions properly * ways of satisfying material needs * a system for socializing and educating the young * a means for regulating human reproduction * a system for co-ordinating societys overall needs -not concerned with the changes in society but on how its members perform their specified function based on shared values, beliefs and social norms -a change in one thing in society will cause a change in something else therefore disrupting social cohesion Neo-Marxism -based on the ideas of Karl Marx -the idea that economic power, which leads to political power, is the key to understanding societies -social change is the result of changes to the economic system -Neo-Marxists try to understand the economic system -they believe that there will always be a distinct division in class (rich and poor) and that the poor will feel alienated. Alienation will not go away unless a new economic system is created

Symbolic Interactionism -subscribes to the idea that humans have complex brains and little instinctive behaviour -individuals interpret what they see in society and internalize it and give it meaning for themselves -therefore, values and beliefs differ from person to person Feminist Theory -focuses on sex and gender issues, believing that women have traditionally been disadvantaged in society because men have discriminated against them *liberal feminists = society should be more welcoming to women and more Assessable to womens influence *Marxian feminists = womens unpaid and undervalued domestic work has Made it possible for industrial owners to pay lower wages to male workers. *Radical feminists = the idea that men have exploited women because of Their child bearing role which has led to systemic oppression of women *Socialist feminists = try to separate issues of oppression that are the Result of capitalism and patriarchy

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