1. Intro to Sociology Major Theoretical Perspectives (Part 2) OTHS Mr. Albers

2. Major Theoretical Perspectives (Part 1) Last Time… 1. The Functionalist Perspective 2. Manifest & Latent functions 3. Dysfunction 4. Conflict Perspective 5. Marxist/African American/ Feminist views

3. Major Theoretical… (Part 2) Today… 1. Interactionist perspective 2. Nonverbal communication 3. Dramaturgical approach 4. The Sociological Approach

4. Major Theoretical… (Part 2) Interactionist Perspective: 1. Generalizes about everyday forms of social interaction in order to explain society as a whole 2. Sometimes called “Symbolic Interactionist” 3. Ex: Cooley

5. Major Theoretical… (Part 2) Nonverbal Communication: 1. Includes gestures, facial expressions, and postures 2. Important component of social interaction, often tells the true emotions involved

6. Major Theoretical… (Part 2) Dramaturgical Approach: 1. Examines people as though they were theatrical performers 2. Compares everyday life to the theater or the stage 3. Actors project images, in the same way, we all project what we want other to see

7. Major Theoretical… (Part 2) The Sociological Approach: 1. Many sociologists favor one perspective over the others

8. Major Theoretical… (Part 2) Terms: 1. Applied sociology – the use of sociology with a specific intent of yielding practical applications for human behavior and organizations

9. Major Theoretical… (Part 2) Terms: 1. Clinical sociology – dedicated to facilitating change by altering social relationships or restructuring social institutions

10. Major Theoretical… (Part 2) Terms: 1. Basic sociology – seeks a more profound knowledge of the fundamental aspects of social phenomena.

11. Major Theoretical… (Part 2) Terms: 1. Social inequality – a condition in which members of a society have differing amounts of wealth, prestige, or power.

12. Major Theoretical… (Part 2) Assignment: 1. Prepare for the test. 2. Post your text assignment by 3 PM Tuesday

15. Major Theoretical… (Part 2) If you could give your parents one piece of advice, what would it be? What is your least favorite word? What is your favorite word?