Normative functionalists
Look at other dictionaries:
Normative — For other uses, see Normative (disambiguation). Normative has specialized contextual meanings in several academic disciplines. Generically, it means relating to an ideal standard or model.[1] In practice, it has strong connotations of relating to … Wikipedia
consensus — consensus, social consensus The term consensus refers to a commonly agreed position, conclusion, or set of values, and is normally used with reference either to group dynamics or to broad agreement in public opinion . Additionally, however, it… … Dictionary of sociology
social control — A term widely used in sociology to refer to the social processes by which the behaviour of individuals or groups is regulated. Since all societies have norms and rules governing conduct (a society without some such norms is inconceivable) all… … Dictionary of sociology
social integration and system integration — These terms were first coined by the British sociologist David Lockwood, in order to indicate what he saw as fundamental problems in both the normative functionalist theories of the 1950s, and the conflict theories of writers such as Ralf… … Dictionary of sociology
value — A word with several quite different meanings: in statistical analysis of quantitative data sets, the value is the score or figure observed on a particular variable for a particular case, or in specific circumstances, that is, it is a quantified… … Dictionary of sociology
dominant ideology thesis — Proponents of the thesis identify ideology , a term used (in this context) synonymously with concepts such as shared belief systems, ultimate values , and common culture , as the mainstay of social order in advanced capitalist societies. The… … Dictionary of sociology
sanction — sanction, social sanction Any means by which conformity to socially approved standards is enforced. Sanctions can be positive (rewarding behaviour that conforms to wider expectations) or negative (punishing the various forms of deviance); and… … Dictionary of sociology
kinship — /kin ship/, n. 1. the state or fact of being of kin; family relationship. 2. relationship by nature, qualities, etc.; affinity. [1825 35; KIN + SHIP] Syn. 1. See relationship. 1, 2. connection. 2. bearing. * * * Socially recognized relationship… … Universalium
religion, study of — Introduction attempt to understand the various aspects of religion, especially through the use of other intellectual disciplines. The history of mankind has shown the pervasive influences of religion, and thus the study of religion,… … Universalium
social structure — structure (def. 9). [1825 35] * * * Introduction in sociology, the distinctive, stable arrangement of institutions whereby human beings in a society interact and live together. Social structure is often treated together with the concept of… … Universalium
