SOCI 1010 Lecture Notes - Structural Functionalism, False Consciousness
18 Jun 2013
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Durkheim argued that society shapes us, who there are social factors outside of us. He argued for social bonds, which means that relationships hold society together (rituals, public ceremonies, division of labor). He said that the natural state of society is harmonious, that we cooperate to create society. He said that conflict is abnormal, and social problems are a glitch in the system. Came up w/ order model and structural functionalism. Weber said that politics, culture and economics shape social relations. He said that class is based on economics and prestige. He believed the economy is shaped by ideology. He said we build organizations for convenience, but they end up ruling us. He believed that life is a competition for resources. We want to get on top, we aren"t cooperating, and we are forced to do so to survive. He was really into economics and said that that is what shapes us.
