SOCL 2001 Chapter : Sociology September 4
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Four fundamental sociological theories (functionalism, conflict theory, symbolic interactionism, and exchange theory) Structural functionalism: normal & pathological states: came from a tradition, 2 main concepts, structure and function of society (pg. 23, ex: gender relations in different countries. How do we contribute to society: status (ascribed vs. achieved), roles, and norms, status ex: male, female, girlfriend, boyfriend, role ex: expected behavior for the particular status you have. Ex: race, gender, age, and family background: achieved status, earned/accomplished. Lsu football/college football: manifest (obvious functions, exists because of money, donates money to school (5 million, promotes school and statewide sprit, latent (hidden functions, recruiting, dysfunctional (negative functions, hurricane katrina. Lsu opened for one day (friday) so that they could play football on. Students who came picked up trash: functional alternatives, high school vs. home school, same purpose just different methods. Home school is the functional alternative: fraternities & sororities, show loyalty by engaging in stupid activities.
