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Chidike Toussaint
on Dec 05, 2024Verified
Consensus theories see _____. Select all, but only those that apply.
A) shared norms and values as fundamental to society
B) focus on social order based on tacit agreements
C) view social change as occurring in a slow and orderly fashion
D) dominance and oppression of some social groups by others
Consensus Theories
Sociological theories that emphasize the role of shared norms and values in maintaining order and stability in society.
Shared Norms
Are collectively upheld rules and expectations regarding appropriate behavior within a society or group, guiding members in their interactions.
Tacit Agreements
Unspoken understandings or contracts between parties, often based on common norms or expectations rather than explicit communication.
- Examine and differentiate between structural functionalism and conflict theory, focusing on their perspectives regarding social structure, social change, and social inequality.
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Learning Objectives
- Examine and differentiate between structural functionalism and conflict theory, focusing on their perspectives regarding social structure, social change, and social inequality.