SOC 001 Lecture Notes - Lecture 19: Conflict Theories, Antonio Gramsci, Mechanical And Organic Solidarity
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Societal change occurs throughout the entire social structure. Can take place on micro or macro level. Can range from small, isolated communities to the global sphere. Remember, as societies develop, they become more complex and interdependent. Differentiation: (think back to durkheim"s division of labor and organic. When there is greater differentiation, there is greater independence, solidarity) function on their own but function of one is dependent on function of another. Differentiation: the focus of groups on their purpose. Different social organizations have their own goals but work together. But there are multiple paths to societal change, change does not always happen in one directions. There is no conceptual way to see taking away rights is change, change. Evolutionary theories moving backwards does not qualify as change. Positive, forward progress only counts as change. Gramsci: people consent to their own domination accepting ruling class hegemonies. Dahrendorf: distribution of authority determines probability of conflict. Change reflects cycle of growth and decline.
