Theories Overview

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Across
  1. 3. A perspective that focuses on large-scale social processes and structures.
  2. 5. The ruling class who own the means of production and exploit the proletariat.
  3. 8. A macro-level theory that emphasizes the influence of social structures and institutions on individual behavior and social outcomes.
  4. 10. A Marxist concept where the proletariat are misled into accepting the status quo and failing to recognize their own exploitation.
  5. 11. Institutions like the police and military that maintain the dominance of the ruling class through force or the threat of force.
  6. 13. A concept in functionalism that compares society to a living organism, where different parts of society (like institutions) work together to maintain the whole.
  7. 15. A micro-level theory that focuses on the ways individuals interact with each other and how these interactions shape society.
  8. 16. A sociological perspective that views society as a system of interconnected parts that work together to maintain social stability and harmony.
  9. 17. A sociological perspective that focuses on the inequalities between men and women in society and advocates for gender equality.
Down
  1. 1. A theory that views society as being based on conflicts of interest between different social classes, particularly the ruling class and the working class.
  2. 2. The working class, who do not own the means of production and must sell their labor to survive.
  3. 4. The dominance of one group over others, often maintained through ideological means rather than force.
  4. 6. A branch of interactionism that explores how people use symbols, such as language and gestures, to create social reality.
  5. 7. The ongoing struggle between the proletariat and bourgeoisie, central to Marxist theory.
  6. 8. The theory that individuals have the agency to shape society through their actions and interactions.
  7. 9. Institutions like education, religion, and media that maintain the dominance of the ruling class by controlling ideas and beliefs.
  8. 12. A functionalist concept where society functions harmoniously when its members agree on common values and norms.
  9. 14. A perspective that focuses on small-scale, individual interactions within society.