Sociology 1020 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Nomic, Spitzer Space Telescope, Structural Marxism
6 Nov 2014
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Theoretical paradigms: structural functionalism, con ict theory, symbolic interactionism, feminism! A macro-level theoretical paradigm (focuses on society/structures as a whole)! Views society as a system of interrelated parts whose functions contribute to the stability and. Examines how broad (as opposed to individual) patterns shape society as a whole! Structures are stable patterns of social behaviour! Institutions are subsystems" of enduring patterns of social relationships! Social structures: stable patterns of social behaviour! Generally invisible forces that frame our experiences, de ne our possibilities and life choices. Social institutions: subsystems" of enduring patterns of social relationships. Complex and enduring social forms that reproduce themselves and structure society! How social arrangements function to bene t society! How society maintains itself in a state of equilibrium! Equilibrium: stability based on balance among different structures and institutions in. Changes in one structure or institution provoke changes in others. society. Change should be slow that institutions can adapt!
