Kategorier: Alla - cognitive - intersectionality - feminism - humanism

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Social Science Theories

Various social science theories provide diverse perspectives on understanding human behavior and societal dynamics. Structural Functionalism emphasizes the importance of societal institutions and their roles in maintaining stability, while Cognitive theory focuses on individual goal-setting and the impact of reinforcement and punishment on behavior.

Social Science Theories

Social Science Theories

Intersectionality

Encourage the understanding of how one individual, interacts with a larger context
Examines the different types of discrimination, whether it be; race,religion,etc

Humanism

Highlights the essences and ability for people to choose their own attributes
Theory observes reality from different aspects (all points of view)

Cognitive

Observes people who set goals for themselves and what they do in order to achieve it
Utilizes reinforcement and punishment to alter behavioral patterns

Cultural Materialism

Conflict

The power of different factions determines the social order
The competition causes social imbalance

Structural Functionalist

Has to meet the needs of individuals, both psychological and physiological
Looks at how each part of the society contributes toward overall stability
Acknowledges the interdependence of different institutions within society

Feminism

Results from a long history of gender inequality (men over woman)
Concerned with both the equality and equity of both sexes