Theoretical Perspectives The three main theoretical perspectives in sociology--structural-functionalism‚ conflict theory‚ and symbolic interactionism--offer insights into the nature‚ causes‚ and consequences of poverty and economic inequality. Structural-Functionalist Perspective According to the structural-functionalist perspective‚ poverty and economic inequality serve a number of positive functions for society. Decades ago‚ Davis and Moore (1945) argued that because the various occupational
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Watson & Skinner Perspective Psychological perspectives will always change as long as psychology continues to move forward. Not one perspective or approach would be considered wrong or incorrect. It just adds to our understanding of human and animal behavior. Most psychologists would agree that not one perspective is correct‚ although in the past‚ early days of psychology‚ the behaviorist would have said their perspective was the only truly scientific one (McLeod‚ 2007). Two Psychologists who
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Deviance is best described as actions that go against society’s norms. When one commits an act of deviance‚ they are performing an act that is not necessarily illegal or frowned up‚ but it is an action that deviates away from peoples’ common notions. Deviance itself does not measure anything of magnitude. If someone were to cough without covering their mouth‚ that can be considered deviance‚ as can murdering someone out of cold-blood. Many go by the idea that “deviance is relative.” This simply means
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My Perspectives on Family SOC 101: Introduction to Sociology August‚ 2‚ 2010 After countless hours of researching The Functionalist‚ Conflict‚ and Interactionist Perspectives‚ I now see just how similar and how very different they are in relation to family. Society is given to separation based on personal beliefs‚ functions‚ color‚ creed‚ etc. The given perspectives show how societies as a whole view their socialistic status. The three given perspectives are divided among groups who
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“Deviance is the recognized violation of cultural norms” (Macionis‚ page 212). Deviance is required in any society because it is what correct the lifestyle‚ furthermore changing certain societies or cultures. If someone is deviant‚ they are going against what is socially acceptable. An example of deviance would be medical experimentation on animals (Quora). This is an example of a deviant act because this is not ethically nor socially correct in the United States. “Social control is the attempt by
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explaining ‘Subcultural crime and deviance’ in society today. Subcultural crime and deviance refers to the violation of laws or social norms by various different groups within society. These groups have been studied by sociologists who have attempted to explain subcultural crime and deviance through the existence of deviant subcultures. There are many different theorists who have researched into subcultural crimes in order to explain subcultural crime and deviance in today’s society. Some of these
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is crime to you? Rape‚ murder‚ burglary; all have been considered deviant forms of behaviors by society. Although‚ taking it into consideration what might seem as corruptive to some might not be to others. Sometimes deviance and abnormalities do not coordinate. “Some forms of deviance are not violations of the criminal laws‚ and the reverse is equally true.” (Criminology Today‚ Page‚ 5) Although‚ here in the United States of America the legal age for consuming alcoholic beverages would be 21‚ in places
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Deviance is a behavior that occurs from conventional norms; however‚ norms vary from one situation to another‚ consequently‚ deviance is located in a social context (Andersen‚ 2011‚ p.269). It is important to examine social context to understand deviance because most people define deviance as a behavior that is disapproved. However‚ sociologist define deviance based on a social context. For instance‚ what might be deviant in one culture can consequently be accepted in another culture. One example
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concerning a social norm. B. justifications for deviant behavior. C. rules made by a government. D. a loss of direction when the social control of individual behavior has become ineffective. 2. Socialization is the process A. of mentally assuming the perspective of another. B. of discarding former behavior patterns and accepting new ones as part of a transition in one’s life. C. whereby people learn the attitudes‚ values‚ and actions appropriate to individuals as members of a particular culture. D. whereby
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institutions—and stratified on the basis of various roles and statuses c. Structural theorists are more interested in seeking causes of group crime rates rather than why particular individuals commit crimes d. The consensus or functionalist perspective is one that views society as a system consisting of mutually sustaining parts and characterized by broad normative consensus. All the various social institutions have their own particular specialized social functions to keep society running smoothly
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