1. Sociological Theories The basics

2. Ways of seeing things differently

3. Theories Timeline Karl Marx (1818- 1883) Emile Durkheim (1858- 1917) George Herbert Mead (1863- 1931) Talcott Parsons (1902- 1979) Jean- Francois Lyotard (1924- 1998) Germaine Greer (1939- )

4. Structuralism versus Social Action Individual behaviour is shaped by society. Society consists of structures external to the individual. Individual behaviour is shaped by society. Society consists of structures external to the individual. The individual is the creator of society. Individuals control their own actions. Norms/roles/values – flexible guidelines The individual is the creator of society. Individuals control their own actions. Norms/roles/values – flexible guidelines

5. Macro versus Micro Macro: Study of society as a whole. Micro: Study of individuals within society.