A SOC 115 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Conflict Theories, Hawthorne Effect, Intersectionality
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Marx : marx is a german philosopher who created the concept of marxism (radicalism) and conflict theory. Most of his prominent work lies within realizing the downfalls of capitalism. Conflict theory : this theory claims is in a state of perpetual conflict due to competition for limited resources. And that social order is maintained through domination and power rather than consensus and conformity. Marxism : a socioeconomic theory which is, basically, the antithesis of. Durkheim : a sociological thinker who is credited for establishing sociology as an academic discipline and is mostly associated with structural functionalist theory. He also came up with a concept called social solidarity. Structural functionalist theory : a theory which that attempts to explain why society functions the way it does by focusing on relationships between various social institutions that make up society (e. g. , govt, law, education, religion). Social solidarity : the collective bonds bonds that collect individuals.
