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Theory & Deviance: Crash Course Sociology
Last week we introduced deviance as a concept, but today we’re going return to our major paradigms in sociology and how each approaches deviance. We’ll explore how structural functionalism sees deviance fulfilling a function in society;...
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Karl Marx & Conflict Theory: Crash Course Sociology
Today we’ll continue to explore sociology’s founding theorists with a look at Karl Marx and his idea of historical materialism. We’ll discuss modes of production, their development, and how they fit into Marx’s overall theory of...
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Cultures, Subcultures, and Countercultures: Crash Course Sociology
What is culture? How do we define it and how does it change? We’ll explore different categories of culture, like low culture, high culture, and sub-cultures. We'll also revisit our founding theories to consider both a structural...
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Major Sociological Paradigms: Crash Course Sociology
This week we introduce sociology’s three major theoretical paradigms, and some of the advantages and disadvantages of each paradigm.
The Business Professor
Conflict Theory
What is Conflict Theory? Conflict theories are perspectives in sociology and social psychology that emphasize a materialist interpretation of history, dialectical method of analysis, a critical stance toward existing social arrangements,...
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Sociological Perspectives
A general introduction to the major sociological perspectives.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Social Conflict Theory: Lesson 3
This lesson will explain, define and discuss the key ideas and the basic components of social conflict theory, identifying it as a macro-level orientation. Specific note will be made to discuss Karl Marx (The Communist Manifesto) and Max...
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Sophia: Social Conflict Theory: Lesson 2
This lesson will explain, define and discuss the key ideas and the basic components of social conflict theory, identifying it as a macro-level orientation. Specific note will be made to discuss Karl Marx (The Communist Manifesto) and Max...
Crash Course
Crash Course Sociology #2: Major Sociological Paradigms
This video focuses on the introduction of sociology's three major theoretical paradigms: Structural Functionalism, Conflict Theory, and Symbolic Interactionism, and some of the advantages and disadvantages of each paradigm.
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Crash Course Sociology #41: Schools and Social Inequality
In the second half of our education unit, we're using conflict theory to explore a few social inequalities in the US education system. We'll look at variation in school funding and quality, the role of cultural capital, and some of the...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Social Conflict Theory: Lesson 1
This lesson will explain, define and discuss the key ideas and the basic components of social conflict theory, identifying it as a macro-level orientation. Specific note will be made to discuss Karl Marx (The Communist Manifesto) and Max...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Social Theories Overview (Part 1)
An overview of functionalism, conflict theory, social constructionism, and symbolic interactionism to help you keep them all straight. By Sydney Brown. [4:10]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Rational Choice Exchange Theory
This video lesson for the MCAT explores the topic "Rational Choice-Exchange Theory" as it pertains to other social theories. This video lesson was developed in collaboration with the Association of American Medical Colleges and Khan...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Gender Conflict Theory: Lesson 2
This lesson will explain, define and discuss the key ideas and basic components of gender conflict theory, as well as the major contributions of gender conflict theorists Harriet Martineau and Jane Addams. It is 2 of 3 in the series...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Theories of Inequality in Race: Lesson 4
This lesson will define, discuss, and explain the scapegoat theory, authoritarian personality theory, culture theory, and conflict theory. The key ideas and influence of each will be explained. It is 4 of 4 in the series titled "Theories...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Theories of Inequality in Race: Lesson 3
This lesson will define, discuss, and explain the scapegoat theory, authoritarian personality theory, culture theory, and conflict theory. The key ideas and influence of each will be explained. It is 3 of 4 in the series titled "Theories...