Sociological theories (Lecture 2)

Conflict theory:

• began with Durkheim when conducting fieldwork
• sees society as system of highly interrelated parts that work together harmoniously
• focuses heavily on inequality
• focuses on the interaction among people

Each part of society works together for the benefit of the whole much like a living organism. This refers to 

• Conflict theory
• Symbolic interactionism
• Functionalism
• None of the above

Most members of society are involved in similar occupations and have similar values .
Bound together by common experience and shared beliefs .
The above statements refer to

• Social facts
• Mechanical solidarity
• Organic solidarity
• All of the above

In science, a hypothesis that has been confirmed through numerous tests is known as:

• a theory
• an opinion
• an assumption
• speculation

Two major historical events that contributed to the emergence of Sociology:

• Industrial revolution and Mass agriculture
• Cultural revolution and Age of Enlightenment
• Age of Enlightenment and Industrial Revolution
• All of the above

Who, among the following is the founder of 'functionalism' in Sociology ?

• Max Weber
• Auguste Comte
• Emile Durkheim
• Karl Marx

Which theoretical perspective that follows the tradition of Karl Marx?

• Symbolic interactionism
• Functionalism
• Conflict theory
• None of the above

This theory views society as a complex but interconnected system where parts work together as a whole.

• Structural-Functional Theory
• Social Conflict Theory
• Feminism Theory
• Symbolic Interactionism Theory

This theory views society as traditionally unequal between men and women.

• Structural-Functional Theory
• Social Conflict Theory
• Feminism Theory
• Symbolic Interactionism Theory

This theory views society as a system of groups that are not equal and this inequality generates change.

• Feminism Theory
• Structural-Functional Theory
• Symbolic Interactionism Theory
• Social Conflict Theory