Theories - conflict/consensus?

Question	Answer
FEMINISM	conflict theory - society is fundamentally patriarchal, there is conflict between men and women interactionist + interpretivist Feminists seek to expose gender inequalities
FUNCTIONALISM	Consensus theory - assumes that society is harmonious and social order is maintained by consensus norms and values Structuralist
WEBERIANISM	Conflict theory - social classes fighting to pursue economic interests, status groups fighting for social honour, prestige and respect, conflict between political parties concerned with the unequal distribution of power in society Structuration
MARXISM	Conflict theory - exploitation of non-owners by the owners has created a conflict of class interests Concerned with the inequality of power and wealth in society, and the dominant ideologies in society Structuralist
NEO MARXISM	Conflict theory but leans more towards the social action (interactionist) approach, focussing more on people's ideas than structuralism and economic determinism

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