SOCI-102 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Band-Aid, Eurocentrism, Labeling Theory
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There are two principle perspectives of the con ict theory: the value. Con ict perspective and the critical-con ict perspective: the value con ict perspective. Social problems are conditions that are incompatible with group values. Value clashes are normal occurrences in societies in which individuals hold divergent values. Individuals may share core beliefs but they do not share all values or common culture. Culture the knowledge, language, values, customs and material objects that are passed on from person to person. Ideal culture the values and beliefs that people claim they follow. Real culture the values and beliefs that a person actually follows. Any discrepancies between ideal culture and real culture can lead to social problems in all societies. Social problems arise out of the major contradictions that exist in the way societies are organized. Capitalism economic system characterized by private ownership to the means of production.
