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16 Cards in this Set
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social darwinism
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survival of the fittest phrase coined by Herbert Spencer.
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function
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the consequence that an element of society produces for the maintenance of the social system.
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Verstehen
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attempt to understand the meanings individuals attach to their actions.
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Ideal type
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description comprised of the essential characteristics of a feature of society.
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Theory
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an explanation of the relationships among particular phenomena.
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Theoretical perspectives
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provide a foundation for inquiries.
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Functionalist perspective
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society held together through consensus.
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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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Functionalist perspective
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society held together through consensus.
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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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intended or recognized consequence of some element in society
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latent function
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unintended or unrecognized consequence of an element of society
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Conflict perspective
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focus on changes in society that promote competition and change
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Interactionist perspective
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focuses on how individuals interact with one another in society.
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symbol
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anything that represents something else
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Symbolic interaction
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focus on how people use symbols when interacting.
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