is functionalism a micro or macro theory, micro theory, macro theory, what does a macro theory focus on?, it focuses on the large scale, i.e. social structure as a whole. See the individual shaped by society, society in effect determines people’s behaviour., It focuses on small groups of people, i.e. on people’s everyday interactions., Is functional a structural or social theory?, structural, social, what does a structural theory focus on?, focuses on how individuals create meaning and choose their actions., focuses on how social structures / institutions shape people’s behaviour., what are the six social institutions?, construction, religion, sporting, government, shopping, media, religion, workplace, family, government, education, media, what is value consensus?, widespread agreement on values, norms, and moral beliefs, which binds people together, it builds social solidarity, and regulates individual behaviour., widespread disagreement on values, norms, and moral beliefs, which forces people apart, it ruins social solidarity and doesn’t regulate individual behaviour., what is social solidarity?, social seperation based on the belief that we are not part of a single group/body., social cohesion based on the belief that you are part of single group/body., what is mechanical solidarity?, when traditional communities bond through holding a set of shared beliefs and values and this results in them performing common activities., This occurs when people live in societies in which there is a diverse division of labour. This forces people to depend on eachother for survival., what is organic solidarity?, when traditional communities bond through holding a set of shared beliefs and values and this results in them performing common activities., This occurs when people live in societies in which there is a diverse division of labour. This forces people to depend on eachother for survival., what is anomie?, life without social solidarity, social life and cooperation would be impossible because each individual would pursue their own selfish desires., life with social solidarity, social with and cooperation are in harmony as each individual looks out for one another., what is an example of anomie?, helping the homeless, donating to charity, criminal behaviour, volunteering at a food bank, are structural theories generally also positivist theories?, yes, no, is religion (promises of heaven and threats of hell) an example of positivist theories?, no, yes, taking part and working together promotes what type of social solidarity?, mechanical, organic

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