Major Sociological Paradigms: Crash Course Sociology

The video explores different models of society, including structural functionalism, conflict theory, and symbolic interactionism. It explains how paradigms shape sociological research and highlights the importance of macro and micro perspectives. Structural functionalism views society as a stable system, while conflict theories focus on struggles over resources. Symbolic interactionism examines society through everyday interactions. Each paradigm offers unique insights into the social world.

Which of the following is NOT a model of society discussed in the introduction?

• Society as a well-oiled machine

• Society as people interacting with each other

• Society as a group of competing interests

• Society as a collection of isolated individuals

What is a paradigm in the context of sociology?

• A set of concepts and theories framing a perspective

• A high-tech parachute

• A mathematical formula

• A historical document

Why do scientific disciplines, including sociology, need different perspectives?

• To simplify complex theories

• To avoid making assumptions

• To interpret raw facts and answer different questions

• To eliminate biases

What does a macro orientation in sociology focus on?

• Cultural symbols

• Personal experiences

• Large-scale structures

• Individual interactions

Which sociological paradigm views society as a complex system promoting stability?

• Conflict theory

• Symbolic interactionism

• Structural functionalism

• Postmodernism

Who is associated with the theory of class conflict in sociology?

• W.E.B DuBois

• Karl Marx

• Max Weber

• Emile Durkheim

What does symbolic interactionism focus on in sociology?

• Historical events

• Economic inequalities

• Large-scale social structures

• Everyday social interactions