THEORY
Theory refers to the relationship between facts is the ordering of facts in some meaningful
way
SOCIOLOGICAL THEORIES
The Structural-Functional Approach
Conflict Theory
Symbolic-Interaction Theory
A sociological theory is subjected to versification through well-organized methods and techniques.
A theory is a scientific and systematic symbolic construction.
A theory is a form work to collect, systematize and interrelated facts.
A sociological theory must be valid and reasonable.
a framework for building theory that sees society as the product of the everyday interactions of individuals.
a theoretical framework in which society is viewed as composed of groups that are competing for scarce resources.
Enlightenment played an important role in the development and shaping of the theories
Pre- Enlightenment
Post Enlightenment
traditional values
irrational thinking
arugements and thinking without facts
reasoning
facts
science
The structural-functional approach is a framework for building theory that sees society as a complex system whose parts work together to promote solidarity and stability
As social change erodes the traditional functions of the family,family ties weaken, and the divorce rate increases.
Industrialization and urbanization changed marital roles and led to a redefinition of love, marriage children, and divorce.
When men control economic life, the divorce rate is low because women find few alternatives to a bad marriage. The high divorce rate reflects a shift in the balance of power between men and women.