Functionalists view stratification as necessary for maintaining social order and stability, with each social position serving a specific function in society. Conflict theorists, on the other hand, see stratification as resulting from competition and inequality among different social groups, with the dominant group using their power to maintain control and suppress the lower classes.
Functionalists view bilingualism as beneficial for individuals and society, facilitating communication and promoting cultural diversity. Conflict theorists view bilingualism as a source of inequality and segregation, where power dynamics determine which languages are promoted and valued in society.
The symbolic interactionist perspective focuses on how individuals construct meanings of aging and the elderly through their interactions, emphasizing the importance of social roles and symbolic representations. The functionalist perspective views the elderly as contributing to the stability and functioning of society through their roles and experiences. The conflict perspective highlights the unequal distribution of resources and power among different age groups, leading to conflicts over access to resources and opportunities for the elderly.
Early structuralism focused on breaking down the mind into its basic elements and analyzing how they relate to each other, while early functionalism emphasized understanding the purpose and function of mental processes in adapting to the environment. Structuralism aimed to uncover the underlying structure of consciousness, while functionalism sought to explore how mental processes help individuals adapt to their surroundings.
Functionalists would view socialization by the mass media as a way for society to maintain stability and cohesion by transmitting values and norms to individuals. In contrast, conflict theorists would argue that the mass media perpetuates inequalities and reinforces the existing power structures by promoting certain ideologies and marginalizing others.
Functionalism focuses on how social institutions work together to maintain stability and order, viewing race, class, and gender as functional components of society. Conflict theory, on the other hand, highlights the power struggles and inequalities inherent in these social categories, viewing them as sources of conflict and oppression. Conflict theory emphasizes how race, class, and gender can create divisions and perpetuate social inequalities, while functionalism tends to emphasize their roles in maintaining social order.
More complex
It depends on the Roman or Greek god. Explanations differ.
Myths are myths, and historians pass on the myths.
Myths are myths, and historians pass on the myths.
The major types of conflict based on the substance of the conflict are interpersonal conflict, intrapersonal conflict, intragroup conflict, intergroup conflict, and organizational conflict. These types differ in terms of the parties involved and the nature of the conflict.
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Theories differ in their level of explanation and scope. Some theories focus on explaining specific phenomena in detail, while others offer broader explanations that encompass multiple related phenomena. Additionally, theories can also differ in terms of their underlying assumptions and the evidence that supports them.
conflict, inconsistency, contravention, incongruity, negation, opposite, denial
bonobos use sexual interactions to prevent conflict
One is based of a wealth of evidence and scientific inquiry. The other is based on the idea that life is too complex and those must have had a designer.
they moved to different places at the same time with conflict
While the psychodynamic theorists believe neglectful and devaluing parents are to blame for the development of narcissism, social-learning theorists attribute this disorder to unrealistic parental overvaluation.