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
perspecti
...
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
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