Social Theories

"inequalities are built into all social structures" is an assumption of what theory?

• Symbolic Interactionism

• Structural Functionalism

• Conflict Theory

• Social Theory of Evolution

"abrupt and revolutionary change occurs as a result of conflict" is an assumption of what theory?

• Symbolic Interactionism

• Structural Functionalism

• Conflict Theory

• Social Theory of Evolution

"society is an organism with different parts that all work together to keep it alive and in good health. Things could go wrong, but this is a malfunction." is a summary of which theory?

• Symbolic Interactionism

• Structural Functionalism

• Conflict Theory

• Social Theory of Evolution

"a micro focus where society is created through everyday social interactions. Shared reality is created through peoples interactions" is a summary of which theory?

• Symbolic Interactionism

• Structural Functionalism

• Conflict Theory

• Social Theory of Evolution

"How societies develop from small, simple entities to complex, post industrial societies." is a summary of which theory?

• Symbolic Interactionism

• Structural Functionalism

• Conflict Theory

• Social Theory of Evolution

Which of the following is an assumption of structural functionalism?

• Individuals act according to their interpretations of the world.

• Society functions more effectively with clear social order and with individual parts of society work in harmony with each other

• Societies will reach newer and higher levels of development over time.

• Inequalities of power are built into all social structures

Which of the following is an assumption of Symbolic Interactionism?

• Individuals act according to their interpretations of the world.

• Society functions more effectively with clear social order and with individual parts of society work in harmony with each other

• Societies will reach newer and higher levels of development over time.

• Inequalities of power are built into all social structures

Which of the following is an assumption of conflict theory?

• Individuals act according to their interpretations of the world.

• Society functions more effectively with clear social order and with individual parts of society work in harmony with each other

• Societies will reach newer and higher levels of development over time.

• Inequalities of power are built into all social structures

Which of the following is an assumption of evolutionary theory?

• Individuals act according to their interpretations of the world.

• Society functions more effectively with clear social order and with individual parts of society work in harmony with each other

• Societies will reach newer and higher levels of development over time.

• Inequalities of power are built into all social structures

Which of the following is NOT a main point of conflict theory?

• Society is made up of groups who compete for resources and POWER.

• Class exists in society

• Social structures have manifest (intended consequences) and latent (unintended consequences) functions.

• The working class is coerced and constrained by the ruling class and does not have access to power