SOC 112 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Social Forces, Socialist Feminism, Cultural Relativism
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What are the main sources of stability in society. Take a macro approach to problems look at the broad picture not individual roles. What are the 3 things that structural functionalism emphasizes- The general interrelatedness or interdependence of the systems parts. The existence of a normal state of affairs or state of equilibrium. The way that all the parts of the system reorganize to bring things back to normal. Societies have interconnected parts that work together, focus is on stability and consensus. relationship between the parts of society how aspects of society are functional. Culture plays a part in helping people to meet needs, culture provided social solitary and consensus. Looks at gender inequalities, both the public and private spheres of life are gendered. Looking at the role of patriarchy in our culture how gender plays a role in values and norms.
