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Understanding Sociological Perspectives: Functionalist, Conflict, Symbolic Interaction

Explore the three key theoretical perspectives in sociology - Functionalism, Conflict, and Symbolic Interaction - and how they shape our understanding of society and human behavior. Video links and real-life examples illustrate the concepts and significance of each approach. Learn the role of perspectives in interpreting social dynamics.

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Understanding Sociological Perspectives: Functionalist, Conflict, Symbolic Interaction

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  1. Chapter 1, Section 3 Theoretical Perspectives Mr. Young Sociology

  2. Essential Question • Should we view all three Theoretical perspectives when talking about Sociology or pick one and stick with it?

  3. Role of Theoretical Perspectives • Perspective is the way you interpret the meaning of an image or event • Theoretical Perspective- is a set of assumptions accepted as true

  4. Perspective Video • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=scVelzyaAF0

  5. Understanding Perspective

  6. What do you see?

  7. What is this?

  8. 1) Functionalism • Emphasizes the contributions (functions) of each part of a society • See parts of society as an integrated whole • Believe that societies tend to return to a state of stability over time • They have a consensus (agreement) on values

  9. A) Manifest Function • Intended and recognized functions of society • School is suppose to teach you math, science, social studies, etc

  10. B) Latent Functions • Unintended and Unrecognized consequences in society • School is a great place to develop friendships, leadership skills, etc

  11. C) Dysfunction • Negative consequences that are in a society • Government is suppose to be good but can have corruption

  12. 2) Conflict Perspective • Emphasizes the roles of conflict, competition, and constraint within a society • Focus on disagreements among various groups in a society

  13. Conflict Perspective Cont. • See living as a contest, who gets the most Power- the ability to control the behavior of others

  14. What’s wrong with this Picture?

  15. 3) Symbolic Interaction • Focuses on the interactions among people based on mutually understood symbols • Symbol- something chosen to represent something else • Those who create and use the symbols assign the meaning

  16. Different meanings for different countries • http://www.cnn.com/video/?/video/international/2013/02/06/tsr-dnt-sayah-shoe-thrown-at-iran-leader.cnn • Throwing shoes in Middle East

  17. Sym. Int. Cont. • Herbert Blumer coined the term • Dramaturgy- approach that depicts human interaction as theatrical performances

  18. Three Assumptions of perspective • We learn the meaning of a symbol from the way we see others reacting to it • We base our behavior (interaction) on the meaning of symbols • We use the meanings of symbols to imagine how others will respond to our behavior

  19. Essential Question • Should we view all three Theoretical perspectives when talking about Sociology or pick one and stick with it?

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