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What do these mean? What are some Current Sociology Theories? 4 • Functionalists and Conflict Theorists focus on society in general or groups • Interactionists focus on individuals and their interaction with each other • Role of symbols in life • Symbol: anything that represents something else Example: objects, words, gestures American flag, salute, a high five, slang How people use symbols is symbolic interaction 5 Current Perspectives Conflict Perspective • Karl Marx • People in society who possess more power in society control others with less power • Study various groups: women and men, race, family, employers and employees, etc. Competition over scarce resources (power, wealth) Group gains control of it – establish rules and procedures to keep it Protect their interests at expense of other groups Leads to social conflict – social change – inevitable in society 9 Institutions and relationships that are inherently in conflict • • • • • • • • • • • Employee/Boss Teacher/Student Principal/Student College Prof./Student Coach/Player Landlord/Tenant Police/Citizen Shopkeeper/Customer Parent/child Wealthy/poor Name some relationships in which you are in conflict with each day – whether or not you are the controller…or controlled. 10 Do Now: Reading: “Cooley’s Looking Glass Self”