How Do Micro Perspectives Differ From Sociological Perspectives

Sociological Perspectives
Sociology describes ‘the study of development, structure and functioning of human society.’ (1) A sociological perspective studies human life and social interactions, along with how those interactions shape society as a whole. Sociological perspectives allow us to gain perception of social life, structures and individuals, supporting us in understanding links between what people do and the social settings that shape their behaviour. Similarly, links between individuals shaping social structure can also be concluded. Not all sociological perspectives share the same views on how society works. Sociological perspectives and theories can reduce into two categories; macro and micro theories. Macro perceptions focus on social structure, institutions, political and economical change and how these conditions evolve human society and individual lives. Conversely, micro perspectives emphasise social
Marxism proposes that all societies have an economic base that enables the rest to run efficiently. This economic base may be considered capitalist meaning the system is based on the pursuit of wealth highlighting social stratification and inequality. Capitalist systems aid individuals to follow wealth allowing them to keep profit after paying taxes therefore motivating economic success. Marxism views capitalist societies as two groups: the bourgeoisies and the proletariats. The bourgeoisies are within the top 1% of wealth owning businesses, land and shares. They are seen by marxists to exploit the proletariat (the working class) by paying them wages considerably smaller than the ones they receive however this exploitation is covered up by the collective conscience of society as to receive a wage is the norm. Marxists promote communism to combat the exploitation of workers, abolishing private ownership, classes and equally sharing