introduction to sociology: units 4-6

Macrosociology: Analysis of social life that focuses on broad features of society, such as social class and the relationships of groups to one another; usually used by functionalists and conflict theorists (e.g., social class, functional analysis, conflict theory).

Microsociology: Analysis of social life that focuses on social interactions; typically used by symbolic interactionism (e.g., relationships, roles, status, symbolic interactionism).

Social Structure: The framework of society that surrounds us; consists of the ways that people and groups relate to one another; this framework gives direction to and sets limits on our behavior (guides our behavior) (e.g., Professor v. Student, Parent v. Daughter, Coach v. Player, Manager v. Employee).