Functionalism is a macro theory, which looks at society as a whole rather than focuses on each individual. It is a theory that concentrates on the harmony between social institutions in society that is based on a consensus view rather than a conflict view as a Marxism theory. As a comparison to society as a whole, Functionalists use an organic analogy as an example. Each organ of the human body has a different job to do and if one part became ill or diseased, the rest could be contaminated or will produce changes in other parts. Similarly the operation of any society is dependent on its social institutions as they provide vital functions which maintain harmony, stability and solidarity within a society.
‘Assess the usefulness of Social Action Theory to our understanding of Society’ (33 marks) Social action theories are radical opposites of structural theories. Structural theories commonly view people as ‘puppet’s’ of the social system, passively and unthinkingly playing out their lives as determined by pre-existing social laws. The main disagreements between this social structure is that Functionalists emphasise the benefits for the entire society, whilst others believe that it is only beneficial to one type of group, via means of production; these are Marxists or Feminists. Social action theories have an issue with determinism, they alternatively believe that people within society are social actors and have free will, consciousness, meanings and motives. Social action theorists believe that illusion of a stable and constant society is slightly more than hundreds of individual interactions each carried out by choice and interpretation.
When creating equal opportunity for the residence to participate in activities, we have to consider each residents diversified needs so that individuality would be promoted. Inclusion is to eliminate all barriers that make it difficult for a resident to participate in society, so that all residents can be included in activities to reach their potential as it is a basic right for residents to participate in their own care provisions. 1.2 – describe the potential effects discrimination Answer: Discrimination occurs when certain individuals are unfairly treated than others due to their gender, race, disability, culture, religion, appearance, sexual orientation and ethnicity and beliefs. The potential effects of discrimination could be: • Isolate themselves, withdrawn from society • Low self esteem • Feel anger • Worthless • Lack of confidence • Loss of identity • Challenging behaviour All these would be down to the discrimination the person has had or left 1.3 – explain the importance of inclusive practice in promoting equality and supporting diversity Answer: Inclusive practice is promoting the individuality of the resident, which is why we have to adhere to the care plans in order to meet the
After reading these two articles I found out that there are a lot of similarities and differences bin these two articles. The greenhouse affect is a process by which thermal radiation from a planetary surface is absorbed by atmospheric gases, the gases we produce and put in the air everyday. Also they both had a plan for trying to get to know the future outcome of the weather due to past weather conditions. They find out from ash particles found in ice or measuring the sea level,seeing if it has risen from polar ice caps melting. One more similarity is the equipment they used to get the results for example they both used temperatureDetermining global warming effects on weather can be done in many different in these two articles I found that you can use ice or water.
It is also a means to find equality among the different members of society. In criticism of Realism, Artifactualism states the Realists are too individualistic of their analyses of law and are too sensitive in regards to the constitutive law. In regards to the multiple theories discussed in part III of the article entitled “Mapping Legal Theory” by Richard F. Devlin from the Alberta Law Review, I believe the Marxist theory holds the same semblance to Artifactualism in terms of its interpretation of law. Marxist’s hold a belief that society revolves around the production of goods and the quality of society is determined by the how the relations are between the two classes within the production system. These two classes are the proletariats, who are
Print. (info about global warming, what has to be done in general) Homer-Dixon, Thomas, ed. Carbon Shift: How the Twin Crises Of Oil Depletion and Climate Change Will Define the Future. Toronto: Random House Canada, 2009. Print (effects of global warming & shows other books about it) “IPCC Fourth Assessment Report: Climate Change 2007."
The idea that all cultures are equaly respect, and cultural research is a way of seeing another way of life. Another main problem within psychology is eurocentrism, where psychologyists place more emphasis on europian theories and research at other cultures expence and in turn on more individualist cultures rather than collectivist. Such problems create an imposed etic of behavior. Imposed itics ignore the cultural context of behaviour creating culture bias as it means observing from a position outside the culture. b) Ethnocenrtrism is often found within the formation and maintenance of RS of social psychology.
(2) Thorn, Linda. “Immigration Is Responsible for the Rising Poverty Rate.” Contemporary Issues Companion: Inner-City Poverty. Ed. Tamara L. Roleff. San Diego: Greenhaven Press, 2003.
He states that ethnic diversity is a stepping-stone for varying perspectives and even more skillsets to a particular population. As a result of this collection of ranging views and skillsets, society is perceived to unify and bond over these ideals rather than segregate from one another. “Diversity might actually reduce both in-group and out-group solidarity….both bonding and bridging together of social capital” (Putnam, 2007). In other words, a more self-less, unified and society is formed due to tolerance and acceptance of others ideals, preferences and values amongst co-ethnics and non co-ethnics. This idea plays well in hand with the principle that cultures and ethnic identities are formed with shared values and preferences.
The independent was chosen based off my research and literature review in which the hypothesis states those who recycle are more concerned with the environment. Furthermore, I added other variables that could possibly affect the outcome of the independent variable, these included income level,