SOC103H1 Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Population Pyramid, Microsociology, Macrosociology
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Four main sociological theroies - summarize and know applications. Society as a set of interconnected elements that operate together in equal. Social institutions - famliies, economy, government, etc - all make contribution to the functioning of society as a whole. Institutions perform both manifest and latent functions. Social problems occur when institutions are unable to perform their functions. Disagree with assumption of consensus in values among all members of society. It"s about unequal distribution of power and resources. Views society as a collection of disparate groups struggling over a limited amount of resources. Sociology - systematic study of human behvaiour. or society. Macrosociology - study of institutions or large groups. Sociological image - an approach that situates the personal experiences of individual within the societal context in which they occur. Role - an expected pattern of interaction with others. Status - socially defined position that outlines rights and responsibilities (ex.
