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    (a )Sociological concepts and theory: You must know what the terms mean Social order Social change Conflict Consensus Social structure Social action The role of values Relationship between sociology and social policy (b ) Methods of sociological enquiry. You must understand the range of methods and

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    Power Theory Paper- Social Exchange Theory Have you ever finished a movie and thought that it felt relatively relatable to your own life? Maybe it was a situation such as a fight with a boyfriend‚ or a parent. Maybe you were able to picture yourself as the main character because you felt as though you had many similar traits‚ values‚ or problems. The media often uses underlying psychological and communication theories in their scripts‚ because they are applicable to the average human being. The

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    Conflict theory of Karl Marx Sociology developed primarily as an attempt to understand the massive social and economic changes that had been sweeping in the 17th-19th centuries. These changes were later described as ‘the great transition’ from ‘pre-modern’ to ‘modern’ societies. Ontological assumptions of Marxist Theory is structuralism‚ conflict and materialism. Epistemology of realism. Marx was influenced by the dialectical method (way of thinking and the image of the world – dynamic rather than

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    The world is full of conflict and that is why there is always a war in the history. Every human being views the world in a unique fashion. “No two persons regard the world in exactly the same way…” was once said by J.W. von Goethe. Our decisions and interpretations to conflicts are all get based on our own particular experiences‚ perspectives‚ personality and cultural backgrounds. People have different motivations‚ beliefs‚ values and goals. Although we often share similar experience‚ we look at

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    The sociological theory I compare with the most is the conflict theory. I grew up in Jamaica believing that marijuana is a safe substance to use‚ it does more good than harm to the body. Marijuana is legalized in some states while others chose not to legalize it. The conflict comes into play where Marijuana is known to help patience with pain‚ seizures‚ and many other health problems‚ some doctors also believe that marijuana is a great natural source to help patients especially those that are fighting

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    today is hazing in high school and college. Hazing is when a person is purposefully stressed and humiliated as part of an initiation into a club or program. In this paper hazing will be discussed in detail‚ and how it is best described by the conflict theory. Hazing has been a problem in schools for many years‚ but recently this problem has been getting more attention. As stated earlier hazing is when a person is humiliated‚ or even harmed to become part of a club‚ team‚ or program. Hazing is usually

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    radicalization and a violent‚ criminal act. Conflict Theory Of all the criminological theories covered and examined throughout the duration of this course‚ Conflict Theory explains offers the best explanation as to why the Boston Marathon Bombing was committed. Conflict Theory helps best to explain why the crime occurred because it is based upon on groups in society in constant struggle for power and authority (Vold‚ Bernard‚ Snipes‚ 2002 p. 229). The criminological theory was based on concepts first developed

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    In 1949 and 1954 social psychologist Muzafer Sherif collaborated with graduate student to hold a series of experiments to test one of doctor Sherifs ideas know as the realist conflict theory. This theory has to do with in group conflict‚ stereotyping and prejudices. The most famous of and significant of his experiments was at Robbers Cave national park in 1954. Doctor Sherifs main idea was that conflict arises between groups when they are competing for limited resources. His experiment involved

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    discriminations regards to race and ethnicity; functionalism‚ conflict theory‚ and symbolic interactionism. Overall‚ which explains race and ethnicity better?  Functionalism explains prejudice and discrimination by putting people in groups by common interests. For example‚ at a boys summer camp they put them in cabins

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    Reaction Paper #2 The Social Exchange Theory was very interesting for me to research as I was not familiar with it before this class. I learned about the basic parts of the theory‚ how it can pertain to marriage and divorce‚ and how it can help me in parenting. Self-interest is the main focus of this particular theory and can be described as a utilitarian way of thinking. After more research‚ I learned that utilitarian thinking in family studies is concerned with achieving outcomes that

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