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    Conflict theory of Karl Marx Sociology developed primarily as an attempt to understand the massive social and economic changes that had been sweeping in the 17th-19th centuries. These changes were later described as ‘the great transition’ from ‘pre-modern’ to ‘modern’ societies. Ontological assumptions of Marxist Theory is structuralism‚ conflict and materialism. Epistemology of realism. Marx was influenced by the dialectical method (way of thinking and the image of the world – dynamic rather than

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    Robert Merton’s major theory that influenced the criminal justice field was his theory of social strain/anomie. Merton theorized that people experience frustration or strain in their failure to achieve their desires‚ which are influenced by society. Society has various norms‚ some which shape the desires of people and some which specify the acceptable ways to go about achieving those norms and desires (Merton 1968 & Merton 1938 & Anderson). Merton listed different ways that people can go about

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    disconnect and indifference due to a disagreement between a society and of the individual can lead to deviance and criminal activity. Understanding the connection between the Social Strain Theory and anomie help explain the variables that motivate people towards criminal activity or deter them away from it. These concepts help explain the concentration of crime in lower class and minority communities‚ as well as the generally high crime rate in American society but fail to explain violent crimes such as

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    functionalism‚ structuralism and social interactionism but In this essay I would only be focusing on one perspective and that is structuralism‚ which analyses the way society as a whole fits together. I would also be explaining on how both Karl Marx and Emile Durkheim contributed to structuralism and why they can be regarded as structuralists. WHAT IS STRUCTURALISM AND HOW DID IT COME ABOUT? Structuralism is a sociological approach concerned with studying and explaining how social structure holds society

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    Classical Theory SYA3110 Emile Durkheim Durkheim was known as the architect of social science and contributed a great deal to the social science community. Durkheim was not born with this title however. Durkheim was born from a long line of French Jews. His father‚ grandfather‚ and great grandfather were all rabbis. At an early stage in life however Durkheim made the decision not to follow in his family’s footsteps. He wanted to lead a completely secular life and much of his work was dedicated

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    In the field of criminology‚ social learning theories and anomie/strain theories make up a good chunk of the most well-known theories in this discipline. Social learning theories discuss how criminal behavior is learned through interactions‚ knowledge‚ and values. It discusses how criminal behavior is a set of general needs‚ but it also recognizes that all behaviors have a similar foundation. Anomie/strain theories focus on how anomie is a sense of normalness and without said normalness a person’s

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    appear to be highly dissatisfied‚ lack motivation‚ apathetic‚ high rights of alcoholism‚ drug use and absenteeism. The first concept that was noticed in the workplace was Marxtheory of alienation. Alienation is described as “The loss of self or relationships with others’ and ‘something that is profoundly important

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    belief that one of the theories which will have the most significant impact on my future as a healthcare professional is that of embodiment. In the following essay I will elucidate the connection between my future healthcare practice and this ethical theory through drawing on important concepts and relating them to the healthcare setting. In the first half of this section‚ I will use this theory to explain how we are bodies‚ our bodies as our point of contact‚ and the concept of habituation in functional

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    Course: Introduction to Sociology Code: SSCI200 Instructor’s Name: Dr. Jamal Quadoura Topic: Karl Marx Theory of Religion Karl Marx “Religion is the sigh of the exploited creature‚ the heart of a heartless world‚ just as it is the spirit of a spiritless situation. It is the opium of the people.” Marx’s theory states that religion was created to help control the non-superior class. Karl Marx viewed religion as a social control used by the bourgeoisie to keep the proletariat to maintain

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    Religion‚ according to both Geertz and Durkheim‚ is an important entity within a group. Emile Durkheim argued that religion is a social phenomenon - or product – that is sacred in society and acts as a force outside of the individual imposing rules and social norms which the individual finds acceptable by introducing the ideal of a transcendent existence. Durkheim uses totemic beings to represent the manifestation of these sacred beings. For Durkheim‚ Gods are not the main focus and reason behind

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