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SOC 150 Final Study Guide (Latest 2023 / 2024)

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1. theoretical perspectives (apply to each subtopic) 1)functionalist 2) conflict 3) symbolic - overall question: how do you start out your sentence whenusingthese perspectives: - overall question... :from the perspective 1) functionalist= machine of soceity discusses order or disorder=soceity working as a machine. manifest, latent, dysfunction. macro view. ex: from the functionalist perspective, the manifest function of americanizing is toadapt to american society. 2) conflict: basisis power relationships.discussesinequality or equality.macroview. ex: from a conflict theory, immigrants coming to america have less power than residents. 3)symbolic :basis is interactions and symbols. discusses meaning. micro view.ex:from the symbolic interactionist perspective, i feel that new immigrants coming is giving them the opportunity to search for a new start and eventually blend in tothe american culture. 2. dominant relations o fluid competitive group system 1) def. 2) in this society: -tech= -stratification= - contact between group= -overt intergroup conflict = - power differntial = 3) example=: 1)in fluid competitive systems of group relations, minority group members are freer to compete for jobs and other scarce resources. 2)in this soceity: -tech= postindustrial -stratification= variable.status strongly affected by group. inequality varies withingroup - contact between group= more common. highest rates of equal status -overt intergroup conflict = common - power differntial = least.minority groups hav emore ability to pursue self interest [Show More]

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