Sociology Concepts and Theorists

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Macrosociology

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Large scale analysis of society (functionalism and conflict theory)

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Microsociology

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Small scale analysis of society (interactionism and symbols)

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Functionalist Perspective

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The view of society as a system of functions that work together to create a stable social system

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Interactionist Perspective

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The view of society that focuses on how individuals interact with each other to explain society as a whole

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Symbolic Interaction

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Interaction between people that takes place through the use of symbols

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Conflict Perspective

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The view of society that focuses on those forces in society that promote inequality, competition and change

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Manifest Function

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Intended and purposeful consequence of something in society

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Latent Function

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Unintended and unrecognized consequence of something in society

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Dysfunction

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Negative consequence of an aspect of society

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Symbols

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Gestures or objects that have meanings associated with them that are recognized by people who share a culture