Perspectives

Perspectives

Functionalists
1. Very positive about society and see the good in everything.
2. They look at what changes do for society in general, rather than what they do for individuals.
3. Society is based on consensus.
4. Each part of society has a function, and if it doesn't fulfil it, that's when things go wrong.
5. Structure is more important than agency.
  1. Individuals are born into, and become a product of, society.
Marxists
1. There is a hierarchy in society, based on social class.
2. They dislike capitalism and believe that everyone should be equal.
3. They want equality in society.
4. All things are done for the benefit of the upper class
Feminists
1. Our society is based on old-fashioned, patriarchal views.
2. There is still gender inequality in everything, from jobs to marriage.
3. Patriarchy is reflected in lots of things, such as religious beliefs or marriage vows.
4. Critisised for being preoccupied with gender inequality.
5. Do not take into account that some women may want a patriarchal society.
New Rights
1. Emphasis on individual freedom, reduced spending by the state, competition and traditional values.
2. More a political philosophy than sociological perspective.
Post Modernists
1. Believe in diversity, uncertainty, change and choice.
2. Change is just a part of our new post modern society.
3. There is now a wide diversity in everything.

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