HND Social Science

Sociology B

Revision worksheet LO 1

The four key theories we have looked at in outcome one are theories are: Functionalism; Marxism; Social Action; Feminism.

Task 1: Our first revision task is to show that we can discuss that is explain and assess the key concepts from each theory.

Task 1 (a) Functionalism

Explain and assess the following concepts:

(i) Interdependence of institutions

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(ii) Social stability

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(iii) Value consensus

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(iv) Socialisation

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(v) Conformity/consensus

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Task 1: Our first revision task is to show that we can discuss that is explain and assess the key concepts from each theory.

Task 1 (b) Marxism

Explain and assess the following concepts:

(i) Base/superstructure

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(ii) Class

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(iii) Ideology

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(iv) Exploitation/conflict

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Task 1: Our first revision task is to show that we can discuss that is explain and assess the key concepts from each theory.

Task 1 (c) Social Action Theory

Explain and assess the following concepts:

(i) Weber’s subjective meaning

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(ii) Human agency

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(iii) Symbolic Interactionism

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(iv) Interpretation and negotiation of meaning

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(v) Labelling theory

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(vi) Self-concept

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Task 1: Our first revision task is to show that we can discuss that is explain and assess the key concepts from each theory.

Task 1 (d) Feminism

Explain and assess the following concepts:

(i) Patriarchy

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(ii) Liberal feminism

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(iii) Radical Feminism

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(iv)Marxist Feminism

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(v) Socialist Feminism

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(vi) Black Feminism

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(vii) Male power/ gender inequality

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Task 2: Similarities and differences between theories.

Choose two key sociological theories state the similarities and differences in relation to both theories in the table below:

Name your two theories in the split row below

State the main similarities in the rows below

State the main differences in the rows below