“Social Conflict Perspectives” SOC 101 September 3, 2012 Social Conflict Perspectives is the aspect that will be discussed. In today’s society it is evident that people will encounter some conflict at one point or another in their life. Conflict is having opposing points of view and can intensify at one point or another depending on the circumstances that the issue has arisen from. In this paper I will attempt to cover the areas in our society that social conflicts arise from including the different classes, lower, middle and upper class. Also I will cover the inequality between men and women in the workplace and the racial problems that face our society.
Sociological Theorists and Vagrancy Statutes Paper Assignment 1 Throughout history theorists and scholars alike have studied the implications of law and punishment on society, and the effects of society on law and punishment. Uncovered in the works of Emile Durkheim, Karl Marx, Michel Foucault and Norbert Elias, are historical explanations of political and social determinants to legal change and their effects on economics, values and morality, and an overall well-being of ‘civilized’ nations. “Vagrancy,” being one of the malleable laws, ranging from ‘unemployed workers,’ ‘shiftless beggars,’ to ‘gamblers’ (players at dice), changes drastically within the structure of power and law. It will be my attempt throughout this paper to delineate and compare the works of social theorists and their regards for vagrancy statutes. Unlike many social theorists, Emile Durkheim saw punishment as the central mechanism in the enforcement of ‘social and moral solidarity,’ which were “fundamental conditions of collective life and social cohesion,” forming what Durkheim calls the ‘collective conscience’ (23).
Chapter 1 of Savage Inequalities By: Jonathon Kozol Summary This chapter details the living conditions of East St. Louis and explains how segregation still exists in our society. Kozol uses insider and outsider views as well as statistics to support his thesis, which follows. Thesis Sustained racial tensions have caused the economic and social degradation of East St. Louis. Supporting Arguments, Quotes & Facts Within the Chapter Kozol’s overall tone in the essay conveys this thought. His descriptions of the living conditions in the town and general location of the town, between large polluting factories, lends to his thesis.
Entire social classes are shaped by these macro level problems and changes. Changes to conflict on a macro level seem to me that they can cause endless fascination to people who study humans like sociologists because there has been many various attempts at explaining macro conflict. In contrast modernization theories have a more modest goal, which is seeking to explain what happens as contemporary societies undergo industrial, political, and urban revolutions. So from learning about the macro level I have come to the conclusion that rules and statuses exist in society to provide social control and or social order. The idea that social order is a necessity to survive is a certain perspective that focuses upon the Macro level of conflict.
Self and Individuality 2014 Sociology Term Paper Stratification systems are made up of social structures and cultural norms that create and maintain inequality by ranking people into a hierarchy of groups that receive unequal resources (Croteau and Hoynes 2013, p. 125). Stratification systems are the most consistent predictor of one’s behavior, attitudes, and life chances. Throughout life I have had many advantages and disadvantages that have influenced who and where I am today. In this essay I will look at my life through a sociological perspective. I will discuss two different sociological factors that have influenced who I am.
Q and A written by Vikas Swarup represents a modern Indian society where social inequality and corruption is the result of the caste system that still exists in the India. Q and A is a riveting tale that follows Ram Mohammud’s life as he struggles to escape his caste in society and survive the oppression of a corrupt government system. This essay will explore how Swarup effectively display the themes of social hierarchy and inequality as well as corruption through the use of a wide range of language techniques. By using these techniques, Swarup is able to inform the reader about the struggles of the less fortunate people of India and the consequences of crossing the social dividing line. Firstly, Swarup conveys that the social Caste System still has a great influence on the Indian society today because it has created a dividing line which still separates the rich from the poor.
Social Inequality Paper Inequality: the condition of being unequal; lack of equality; social disparity. According to the dictionary, the overall definition of social inequality would mean individuals do not have equal social status or reputation. The article, ‘Opinion: There’s More to the Pay Gap Story’, written by Laura Vanderkam and dated September 1, 2010, discussed the wage gap for male and female citizens of the United States. Vanderkam stated that while there are types of discrimination in the workplace resulting unequal salaries, a typical salary for an American worker is now based on how individuals spend their time. The main goal of Vanderkam’s article was to eliminate the social inequality assumption that men make more money than women, and also, that women are no longer going to be considered a minority in the workforce.
Or we can say that conflict theory deals with the incompatible aspects of human society. Conflict theory emerged out of the sociology of conflict, crisis and social change. Consensus theory, on the other hand, is a sociological perspective or collection of theories, in which social order and stability/social regulation forms the base of emphasis. In other words consensus theory is concerned with the maintenance or continuation of social order in society; in relation to accepted norms, values, rules and regulations as widely accepted or collectively by the society-or within a particular society- itself. It Emerged out of the sociology of social order and social stability/social regulation.
What are the possible causes of uncertainty about identity in contemporary society? Introduction Define identity and the factors that shape it. State essay topics to be discussed – social class Main body Marx and Weber views Luton study – instrumentalism – importance of life outside work Saunders – consumption – voting patterns Compare Luton and Saunders Destruction of class – changes in work patterns – end of unions Conclusion Personal opinion – low value of class – consumerism reigns Identity is a way of describing who we are both as individuals and as members of larger groups. Identities can be formed by both structural and agency means and are shaped by factors such as gender, ethnicity, status, race and social class. This essay will attempt to show causes of uncertainty about identity due to changes in the area of social class.
Marxism and Postmodernism are the two of the most controversial and thought provoking theoretical perspectives in the field of sociology. One stems from a theory of conflict within society that is fuelled by clear inequalities of monetary income, the other was a seismic shift in critical thinking and the assertion of no fixed, intellectual truths. Both perspectives divide opinion within academia and their influence is also evident in numerous academic subjects such as literary theory, post-structuralism and feminism. This essay will outline the contrasts that are present in the each theory and their effectiveness in making sense of society. Each viewpoint will be reinforced with evidence of how they interpret their influence on a specific social institution and in wider society.