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6 Cards in this Set
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Methods
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Quantitive, macro, from top to bottom, consensus view.
Durkheim - sociology as a science. Suicide. |
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Criticisms
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Doesn't take into account the meanings given by individuals to society
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Theories - Parsons
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Value consensus. Personal, cultural and social systems that in twine to form society. Education forms bridge between society and family life. Social solidarity
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Criticisms
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Fails to explain social disorder and conflict
Ignores inequalities |
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Theory Merton
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Looks into people's motivation of material interests.
Strain theory Helps describe conflicts of society and class differences |
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Criticisms
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Taylor - assumes all have same values and set of goals
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