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Theory

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systematic explanation of the relationship among phenomena

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Theoretical perspective

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general set of assumptions about the nature of phenomena; in sociology, a theoretical perspective outlines certain assumptions about the nature of social life

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Functionalist perspective

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theoretical perspective that views society as a set of interrelated parts that work together to produce a stable social system

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Dysfunctional

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negative consequence an element has for the stability of the social system

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Manifest function

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an intended and recognized consequence of some element of society

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Latent function

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unintended and unrecognized consequence of some element of society

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Conflict perspective

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theoretical perspective that focuses on those forces in society that promote competition and change

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Feminist perspective

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theoretical perspective that involves viewing society as a system of gender inequality in which men dominate women

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Interactionist perspective

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theoretical perspective that focuses on how individuals interact with one another in society

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Symbol

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anything that stands for something else and has a shared meaning attached to it, such as language, gestures, images, sounds, physical objects, events, and elements of the natural world that convey a particular meaning

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Symbolic interaction

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interaction among people that takes place through the use of symbols

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Microsociology

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level of analysis that involves the study of large-scale systems or society as a whole; employed by the functionalist and conflict perspectives

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Globalization

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the development of economic, political, and social relationships that stretch worldwide