Higher Sociology Nab 2015 Copy
Revision for Sociology Nab..
Remember these 3 theories.... Functionalist theory, Conflict theory & Symbolic interactionalist theory ---- There are 4 key features of each of these theories you need to describe.
Example
Functionalist theory has 4 parts:
1. Consensus on norms roles & values - Expected patterns of behaviour in different sittuations that contribute to social order.
2. Stability & continuity – Keeping things the way they are & conserving them, passing on these values/norms to the next generation
3. Integration & interdependence – Parts of Society that are dependent on each
4. other to function as a whole.
5. Dysfunctionality – This is to do with groups or individuals within society that do not operate as they should. (deviance)
Do this for the other 2 theories this is what you have to write in the nab
Conflict theory (just a sentence for each feature is enough if u can explain it well enough)
Culture – This is to do with the current society/values & norms that we are part of (general) remember culture exists within a culture eg, Muslims have specific values & norms religion/ceremonies/practises. We have our own practises ie: Easter ,Christmas etc. and different cultures have different accepted behaviours (hope this makes sense)
Sub Culture – This is to do with groups of people that function differently, ie gay community step families etc (sub culture is another type of culture within a culture)
Life chances/opportunities & marginalisation – This is to do with poverty/wealth and is best explained in the conflict theories features.
Private issues & public issues – This is about how personal issues can affect society as a whole & how public isssue's affect people on a personal level. (ie, benefit cuts (public) affect ppl personaly– & Mental health issues affect the public
Principles
Guiding values
Social justice & social inclusion – read pages 154 & 155 in the book – all you need to do is understand what this is & be able to explain
Remember these 3 theories.... Functionalist theory, Conflict theory & Symbolic interactionalist theory ---- There are 4 key features of each of these theories you need to describe.
Example
Functionalist theory has 4 parts:
1. Consensus on norms roles & values - Expected patterns of behaviour in different sittuations that contribute to social order.
2. Stability & continuity – Keeping things the way they are & conserving them, passing on these values/norms to the next generation
3. Integration & interdependence – Parts of Society that are dependent on each
4. other to function as a whole.
5. Dysfunctionality – This is to do with groups or individuals within society that do not operate as they should. (deviance)
Do this for the other 2 theories this is what you have to write in the nab
Conflict theory (just a sentence for each feature is enough if u can explain it well enough)
Culture – This is to do with the current society/values & norms that we are part of (general) remember culture exists within a culture eg, Muslims have specific values & norms religion/ceremonies/practises. We have our own practises ie: Easter ,Christmas etc. and different cultures have different accepted behaviours (hope this makes sense)
Sub Culture – This is to do with groups of people that function differently, ie gay community step families etc (sub culture is another type of culture within a culture)
Life chances/opportunities & marginalisation – This is to do with poverty/wealth and is best explained in the conflict theories features.
Private issues & public issues – This is about how personal issues can affect society as a whole & how public isssue's affect people on a personal level. (ie, benefit cuts (public) affect ppl personaly– & Mental health issues affect the public
Principles
Guiding values
Social justice & social inclusion – read pages 154 & 155 in the book – all you need to do is understand what this is & be able to explain