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Conflict - Arises between different power groups as a result of inequality = social change MACRO |
- Class consciousness = tensions building - Karl Marx saw society progress to socialism due to conflict b/w bourgeoisie and proletariat - PL have little/no power to influence change in existing social systems. - Capitalists encourage conflict b/w pl's = social differentiation in order to prevent unity - Doesn't account for modern forces such as globalization |
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Functionalist - Non-linear, gradual and infrequent MACRO |
- Institutions are interdependent Change occurs through a consensus - Avoids or limits change - Collective norms create stability and allows conformity - Uses social systems to maintain equilibrium - Manifest & latent functions are evident |
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Evolutionary - Natural and constant social change MACRO |
- Darwin's theory where simple societies become complex societies and is linear - All societies will result in adopting western values which reps ethnocentric views of change - Applies to macro society (e.g. change) - Development = progress Simple - traditional, customs prevailed, personal and informal considerations Complex - specialization, individualism, rationalism |
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Interactionalist - The product of everyday social situations MESO/MICRO |
-Relationships of individuals in society
- People attach meaning to objects/individuals/ places to make sense of the world (e.g. God) - People adjust behavior depending on others' actions "The face you show the world, the face you show your friends and family and the face you only show yourself." |
