SOC100H5 Lecture Notes - Verstehen, Erving Goffman, Hyperreality
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What is a theory: statements about how or why particular facts about the social world are related, way of viewing the social world. What makes a good theory: logical, makes sense of the facts, fits the evidence, sensitizes, widely applicable. Unit theory: emphasizes particular problems and makes testable assertions about those problems, eg. Metatheory: not testable; more philosophical, a way of looking at and interpreting reality, eg. Feminism: what are the social sources of patriarchy. Features: human behaviour is governed by stable patterns of social relations, shows how structures maintain or undermine social stability, social structures are based mainly on shared values, re-establishing equilibrium is the best way to solve social problems, macro. How do macro structures impact your behaviour. Function: consequence of a social pattern for the operation of society. Manifest function: intended consequence of a social pattern. Latent function: unintended consequence of a social pattern. Dysfunction: social pattern that disrupts the operation of society.
