SOC100H5 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Metatheory, Ion, Class Conflict
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What is theory i? educated guess, has not been proven yet, a series of ideas that remains untested theories are not guesses coming to conclusions, based off of observations series of ideas, related to each other. What makes a good theory? able to prove wrong, using evidence it has to fit the evidence makes one pay attention to details. Major theoretical paradigms: functionalism, conflict, symbolic interactionism, feminism, postmodernism. Functionalism human behavior governed by stable pattern of behavior show how structures function to hold society together. Looking at the economy social structures are built by the ideas of shared values*** fundamental problems, if there are social problems it is important to look at the equilibrium and re-establish it to solve the social issue** Features are as follows focuses on macro level structures like class relations. Conflict theorists look at hegemony , consent to own domination > ends up in social stability.
