SOCI 211 Lecture 2: Lecture 2 - Theories
10 Jan 2019
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Theories go backwards and forwards from deduction/induction (theory building) Systemic sets of interrelated statements intended to explain some aspect of social life (textbook) Systematic = follows a defined process that follows a theory (functional or conflict) Theory = broad characterizations of interrelations between theories. To accomplish a outcome in society (outcomes may vary - harmony, socialist ability) Functional theory says institutions/behaviours exist in order to serve a function. Groups act to advance their interests, some groups have more resources than other groups, the outcome is a result of the resources that the groups have available to them. What do they imply for testing falsifiability? (functionalist theory) Inequality provides incentives - leads to effort, effort leads to growth, growth leads to social stability (people"s incomes are growing and they are less likely to join troublemakers) Us vs. france - look at measures of social stability. Us has a great amount of inequality.
