Sociology - SIL _ Assessment Prep

What is marxism?

Marxism is a social, political, and economic theory based on the ideas of 19th-century thinkers Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels.

WHat is the definition of New Right?

Political ideology which focuses on traditionalism and right wing beliefs.

What is the definition of feminism?

Feminism is the belief and movement advocating for the social, political, economic, and personal equality of the sexes.

consensus perspectives

these theories see society as based on shared norms and values which lead to harmony, order, and social solidarity

Consensus theory

These theories see sciety as based in shared values and norms which lead to harmony, order, social solidarity

Critisims

• Far right critics who believe that the people are puppets of society

• They believe strongly in traditionalism

• Ignore diversity and they focus on traditional nuclear family ideal

• Lack compassion as they think people should help themselves regardless of ther sitatuion

New right

-Agree with functionalism

• Emphasis traditional values

• Believe in private provision over state

• Criticial of welfare dependancy

Charles Murray

Blames welfare for the rise of dependant underclass, social order and instability.