University of Minnesota
University of Minnesota: Theories of Deviance
A comprehensive look at different theories of social deviance and their variants. These include rational choice, structural functionalism, symbolic interactionism, and conflict theories.
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Marketography: Conflict Perspective: A Mediated Culture
Examines mass media and its relationship with society. In the past, it was a one-way relationship and mass media influenced society. Now it works in both directions, with society providing feedback to and influencing mass media. The...
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Grinnel College: Conflict Theory
An explanation of Marxist conflict theory and class conflict. Has links to sociological definitions.
SparkNotes
Spark Notes: Social Stratification and Inequality: Theories of Stratification
The theories of social stratification put forward by Karl Marx and Max Weber are explained. The functionalist perspective of Kingsley Davis and Wilbert Moore is also described.
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The Knight Reaction: Sociological Perspectives on Mass Media
Examines the impact mass media is having on societies through the lenses of three sociological theories - Functionalism, Interactionism, and Conflict Theory. (Published: August 30, 2010)
Lumen Learning
Lumen: Boundless Sociology: Sociological Theories of Deviance
Outlines the four main perspectives of what social deviance is: social strain typology, structural functionalism, conflict theory, and labeling theory.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Social Interactions Questions 2
This is a five-question quiz pertaining to social interactions.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Social Interactions Questions 1
This is a 10-question quiz pertaining to social interactions.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Social Conflict Theory in an Historical Context
This five-question quiz is based on the passage "Social Conflict Theory in an Historical Context."
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E Notes: Explain the Functions of Mass Media From the Sociological Perspective
A brief explanation of the structuralist and conflict perspectives used by sociologists to understand mass media's role in modern society.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Theoretical Perspectives in Sociology
Gives an overview of the three main sociological perspectives, including symbolic interactionism, functional analysis, and conflict theory.