What are the three main theoretical perspectives of Macrosociology?

Table of Contents:

1. What are the three main theoretical perspectives of Macrosociology?
2. What are the major contribution of Karl Marx to sociology?
3. What does Karl Marx say about culture?
4. How does sociology affect culture?
5. Why is culture important sociology?

What are the three main theoretical perspectives of Macrosociology?

Symbolic Interactionism, Functionalism, and Conflict Theory.

What are the major contribution of Karl Marx to sociology?

Marx gave sociology some important conceptual tools as he developed his historical materialist theory and method for studying society. In The German Ideology, written with Friedrich Engels, Marx explained that society is divided into two realms: the base, and the superstructure.

What does Karl Marx say about culture?

As a major contributor to conflict theory, Marx argued that culture served to justify inequality. The ruling class, or the bourgeoisie, produce a culture that promotes their interests, while repressing the interests of the proletariat. His most famous line to this effect is that "Religion is the opium of the people".

How does sociology affect culture?

Sociology understands culture as the languages, customs, beliefs, rules, arts, knowledge, and collective identities and memories developed by members of all social groups that make their social environments meaningful.

Why is culture important sociology?

Because culture influences people's beliefs and behaviors, culture is a key concept to the sociological perspective. Many sociologists are wary of biological explanations of behavior, in part because these explanations implicitly support the status quo and may be used to justify claims of biological inferiority.