I thought that video was interesting. I like how he went into detail describing the three main lenses of how to look at things. I think the one that probably most people think like would be the first one he describe. It's like the people of our country are in different classes and most often the different generations of families often stay in the same class. If you have a family that is very wealthy then most often the next generations of that family are going to be wealthy as well. Or you could go the other way and say that families that are poor or in the lower class are most likely going to have children who are going to continue to stay in the lower class. I really like how he used the education system as an example. If you have a wealthy child and lower class child and they both grow up wanting to go to college, that wealthy kid is most likely going to get into a much better collage than that of the lower class kid. It's just a cycle basically and I agree that the upper class does have a way of making sure the middle and lower class come after they do and education is just one example of that. -mybabygirl004
I agree. It seems that the social conflict lense is probably the most known. We grow up with the view of a certain class of person. It helps to fuel learning. The want to become that upper portion. But will you truly belong in that class? Having not been born in, would the statute be the same?
I agree with you because if you look at families you have some who have being living off of welfare for generations.Another perspective is if you look at the Trump family, His father was wealthy and they have been for generations. It is depressing to think that it is nearly impossible to move up in class. The few who do are very incredible people. -Kitsune004
The video was very informational. He talked about the three sociological lenses. Social conflict shows that there are power struggles. In a way it shows that money will always bring conflict. An example, a factory worker goes home with a pay check; it may seem fair but the CEO makes more profit than the worker. It shows the hierarchy that the elitists stay at the top and everyone is on the bottom. I do not enjoy this theory but it reigns true that the top usually stay on top. I did like how he explained structural functionalism and how it is like a body and needs its parts. If anything is wrong with one of the parts system is repaired. In symbolic interactionism shows the shared meanings that we have for things. A flag could mean terrorism or peace. A college diploma could mean that culture and intelligence is being spread. All of the sociological lenses seem that they can be easily understandable. There are some exceptions that some people move from one hierarchy level to another, why is it that only a few people move from one class to another and others are stuck? -Kisune004
I like how you mention the workplace as an example. Usually people that are at the top stay at the top and they keep the people below them that they want to. Some people may argue that is not true because people get promotions and can work their way up but not really. I believe that it's actually all in just who you know and if them upper management people want you to raise up to their level or not. They are basically in control of it all. -mybabygirl004
Discussing the three main lenses was interesting. Going into detail about how social confilict can be described as a hierarchy sounds pretty accurate. The top tend to move opoloze the top while the bottom tends to stay on the bottom. Structural functionalism opens many things up for thought. Perceiving that college degrees are another way to keep that hierarchy in check was interesting. How some are able to have ivy league educations while others only have access to community college degrees. And the fact that those two same degrees carry very different weight. We dont necessarily think about the fact that where you go to school makes a huge difference. But again, top twnds to stay on top. Symbolic interactionism was interesting. How we percieve our symbol, our flag, is not how others perceive it. To others, it could be a sign of despair or terrorism.
I agree it is very interesting how it seems like we are categorized and never seem to be able to escape our class. If one is so lucky the culture shock might be over whelming. The person might tend to not feel welcomed and out of place in the different class they were raised. So maybe that’s why we tend to stay in our own class, because it is comfortable. BabyB004
The video explains the different sociological conflicts very well. I was intrigued by the Symbolic Interactionism and how it tied into all three. I feel like it applies to all the categories. I asked my one roommate what she thinks when she sees a picture of a graduate in all his or her glory with the diplomas, cap and gown, and a smile from ear to ear. She responded with “rich kid, ivy league, probably Brown or an upper class University that the graduate’s parents can afford.” I asked my other roommate what she sees when she pictures the image and she stated, “Someone who worked hard for their dreams, someone who was smart and successful with their life.” Their different perspectives on this image show their different pasts. One struggles on a day to day basis for food, money, and to pay bills while the other sits comfortable, receives payments from her parents, and has to concentrate on receiving good grades. Sociology is everywhere and this is just more evidence it’s what you were born into that shapes your life and perspective on it. -BabyB004
I really like that you asked your roommates what they interpret from the photo of the graduate smiling from ear to ear. You inspired me to do the same. I asked my 19 year old what he sees when he looks at the picture and he said ‘fear, the beginning of having to live on your own and earn your own money and make your own life’. My 15 year old said that she sees hard work and happiness when she looks at the college graduate. My husband said that when he looks at the photo, he sees the beginning of a career and the culmination of years of hard work paying off. I look at the photo and I see pride in her smile. This was a fun ‘what do you see in the picture’ experiment. Thank you BabyB004! ~happilycurious004
Babyb004- Your roommates are a wonderful example of the social variety. My perspective of the photo is that the young lady must have so much pride. Achieving a degree which can be considered a luxury for a lot of people. Your use of other opinions in your home helped me relate to the symbolic interactionism approach more. That approach may play a larger role in society than I expected. I agree it does tie in the other approaches.
Good idea and good example. Very interesting in how different each roommates perspective was. Now I wonder what sociological factors influenced each other their opinions. We are all already starting to think more like sociologist. -RueTootie004
It's really interesting to hear your two roommates responses and how differently their view was. It really does show how different backgrounds effect your mind, the way you think and how your brain is wired. That's why sociology is so fascinating to me and I like to be able to see both sides. or try to. -chillato004
This video gives a good idea of sociological lens " conflict/functionalism/interaction-ism", but yet it takes it to literal. Sociological conflict will always revolve around some kind of power struggle/conflict, someone will always think their race is not getting treated fairly regardless of what situation; or conflict that takes place revolving around the race in a macro scale. Society is made up of hierarchy and a bureaucracy is the foundation of the pyramid, or what i'd delightfully say "pyramid scheme". No matter what they'll always be a governing body over the masses regardless of fair or not fair, if so wasn't so than humans would run around and do as they please not like they don't already. But more in a Anarchist sense. We have yet to consciously evolve to the point that, we can live in a extremely socialist sense where we don't need huge governing. Sometimes structual oppression is put therefore creating a sense of order, because say if. Someone comes along while you are building your building and everything is laid out how you like it, when it comes time to pass it down to the next person you don't want the other person to change it. So that's why sometimes oppression occurs, to create a sense of order. But once again good or bad is determined by your sense of perception on why the person does not want interference to what they are working on completed at hand, or to change that they worked on. Hidden agendas can always be established through any and every interaction, through salary ledgers and hiring ledgers and creating a percentage pi graph. On who is hired and who isnt, and looking through resumes. Then after doing the math creating a median on which race/gender/degree/family-name gets hired. To fine some kinda of biased infermation to twist with factual "statistics." So say Mr. Mc-Cabbage runs a store, but primarily he got Caucasian workers hired and sent resumes there, but no Hispanics or African Americans have filled out any resumes or attempted to join the store yet. Statistically it'd look like Mr.Mc-Cabbage is racist or bias and is oppressing other races, but in all actuality he has yet to get one person of another race to fill out a form to get hired and interviewed there. Statistics can create extremely bias and square views. Obviously the rich will be able to afford the Ivy League schooling they need for better scholar ship, but the economy and there family that comes from "Old Money" or new money will be able to support them, it is an unfair advantage but a degree doesn't equal intelligence, only reflect academic achievement. Therefore it still creates a sense of a equilibrium. Structural functionalism is just sociology's version of the caste system in Hinduism, no more should be said to that silly ideology that is practically a form of imperialism minus the dictator tyrannical king. Symbolical interaction-ism takes place, through a variety of topics. The rosirucian order and the rosy cross as well as hexagram symbolism they've used, or the tree of life in metaphysics is actually the kabbalah system in Judaism. Symbols are consistantly taken and changed through perspective/ego/power/ or whatever they are intended to mean. But symbols and sigils only have power if given power to them. -lilcakes004
I completely agree with your statement about social conflict revolving around power. Wars, fights, and any conflict will always be a fight for power. Also I agree with the ethnicity statement. I do believe that people of a different race or people that are minorities are treated differently. The people that are idolized most in America are caucasians and men. I don't think that people should be treated differently because of their ethnicity or gender, but to be treated differently because of who they are as an individual. I also agree with the point that you made about symbols being change through perspective, ego, and power. I agree with the fact that people do change their outlook on something because they interpret it differently. -Happy004
An interesting theory that caught my attention was the social conflict theory. Education was one example of the social conflict theory. Wealth equals power and power equals wealth. Education is a wealth and a power. I'm still going through high school and I can't help but stress about what university I will be attending in a couple years. I know that my family isn't wealthy and that I will have to depend on scholarships and grants, but I know that out of it all, after graduating, I will already be in debt. Knowing that my family is a part of the middle class and that I am a minority, I would value education more than a person of the higher class. I didn't understand much of the structural functionalism, but I did find interest in the symbolic interactionism. It was a very brief overview of the theory, but I did understand some. My family views the American flag differently than most people because of their experiences and their knowledge of America. They don’t see that it represents this country and its patriotism and freedom, because they don’t see much freedom or patriotism. They think that people are disguising and trying to label and find something that will make them greater and better, something that will glorify. -Happy004
I can relate with your way of thinking. I could really put each one of these to use and sometimes even together. Social conflict theory does speak volumes on education. Maybe it is valued more by individuals who have to work harder to obtain it. A high school student from the top tier will know they can go to college if they want. A student from a lower tier knows they will be in debt to go. And a student from the bottom knows that they will likely not go and have to work right away. Maybe even pushing a bit with symbolic interactionism but maybe the bottom tier doesn’t see the value in education because you are not getting the rewards right away like you would with work. It is all in how you look at it. I guess that it’s good they give us lots of options. Good luck with everything -MysonMyworld004
I love that you point out that depending on what social class you come from that something such as a degree can hold such a different values to people and have such different impacts on their lives. I completely agree with that. I also like that you acknowledge the vast differing of opinion of what the American flag means to people just here in the US. -Antoinette004
The video is interesting in that it breaks down three principles of sociology as a whole. As I listened I could see how each of these are prevalent in society. Social conflict reminds me of how the government makes certain policies and the decision is felt all the way to the bottom. For example, the healthcare act, on March, 23 2010 this act was instated to sort of help the "lower class" in America. The act has affected everyone in a positive and negative way, Healthcare for a great majority sky-rocketed, while others benefit. Whatever spectrum of the rainbow that you land on the act plays a significant role in how Americans feel about healthcare. That ties into structural functionalism. Since America does run like a system social conflict has a definite hand in determining how our country's "system" is affected. When the draft was implemented by the government our country's nervous system went into overload. But that caused us to pull together to make sure that every system worked correctly to have a balance. The symbolic interactionism of the flag brought forth the individuals and groups that had a strong opinion of the war and of the previous thought about obama care. The individualism shows that we have much diversity in our country. No matter how much social conflict affects our structural function, the symbolic interactionsim of the individual or group will always give balance to the country. DAM004
This video was a brief introduction to the three main social lenses. Social conflict – consists of power struggles, the upper class elite having structured ways to keep people from attaining “elite’ status. Structural functionalism – the interlocking systems of society all working together, and finally, symbolic interactionism, shared meanings of people in our society. Of these three lenses, I was the most curious about structural functionalism. I understand that there are interlocking systems in place to help keep society running properly; however, I want to know more about the systems as well as an example of structural functionalism. I came upon Parson’s Structural Functional Model of Society – Institutional Interaction. It showed five institutions, 1. The Family, 2. The Government, 3. Religion, 4. Education and 5. The Economy. The family institution was positioned in the center of the example, with the other four institutions positioned around the family. Government provides leadership, standards of health and welfare and protection to the family, in turn government asks the family for loyalty and compliance. Religion provides morality and comfort to the family and asks for faith and conformity (and a little bit of money to keep it running). Education provides the family with teachings necessary to perform in the economic arena, therefore adding to the number of people who can provide tax money and support. The Economy provides wages to the family in exchanges for labor; goods and services in exchange for money, the Economy also provides a higher standard of living for families. So, what happens when one of the institutions malfunctions? The example I found most interesting had to do with the Great Depression. So here goes, life is good the day before the Great Depression. Bakers were buying flour to make bread that families would soon be purchasing. Clothing factories were making new fashions using wool from local farmers, kiddos were having fun at recess, thinking about what mom was going to make for dinner that night, after the kiddos had done their chores. All was right with the world it seemed, until the next day the stock market crashed. The economy failed. So the other institutions picked up the slack. Government rolled out aid to families and provided work to help stimulate the economy. Religion consoled and comforted families, providing faith that everything will be okay. Schools were turned into meeting houses and aid distribution centers. I found this example to be most helpful in clarifying the structural functional lens. ~happilycurious004
This video described these 3 sociological lenses very simply. The first being social conflict which It’s more of a tier of levels or a power struggle. Human needs are not addressed equally and thus leaving us with tiers that divide us in to groups like the elite, upper, middle etc. The top of the tier try to keep others below to remain on top. Then there is Structural functionalism which is multiple systems working together and relying on one another to function. It relies on meeting human needs. It is not until something isn’t functioning properly do we realize its significance. Last is the symbolic interactionism which we pass on or learn the importance things have. It’s a group of shared ideas of how others see things. The flag was a great example. To me and many others it is a sign of freedom, pride, and a sense of home. My father, I am sure feels the same. However for someone in another country it could represent a different idea and maybe not a positive one. Although, I loved the simplicity of this video I could of used more depth. -MysonMyworld004
Does human needs actually get met, because from what I have observed is that the rich don't care about middle or lower classes. As a matter of fact they stay rich by keeping everyone else down. myboys004
The three sociological theories discussed in this video were pretty interesting. I think that when we think of society in general what comes to mind is the social conflict lens. For the most part when I think of major sociological problems the things that come to mind stem from social class or race issues. The structural functionalism lens was interesting because he talked about how even things that seem separate can be connected. Most things in society have big impacts on other areas of a population. The most interesting lens presented in the video for me was the symbolic interactionism lens. The same symbol can have two totally different meanings to two different people. I think that is why we have a lot of arguments in general. Most people don’t appreciate that other people have different reactions to things. The last part of the video I like was how he pointed out that the first two lenses were macro and the third micro. It helps to know the scale that each lens is able to look at. -DTH004
I agree when I think about society and its problems I think about social conflict a lot more then I think about their other two theories. I guess because it is very common just like you said. You made a good point about the structural functionalism I would like to point out that CAT fits in with this theory, because it has a big impact on our society in Peoria. -CFC004
I hundred percent agree with you; I think when we think of society in general the first thing we think of is social conflict. A lot of our sociological problems to seem to be towards social class or race issues. I also found it interesting how he talked about even things that seem like they are separate can be connected. Over all I think they all had a good point, but the symbolic interactionism lens defiently stood out the most. We all tend to have our own thoughts, and views, but it interesting just how different a symbol of something can mean so many different things depending on the culture and person. -JustMe1989004
This video was super interesting. I found all three social lenses, or theories intriguing but i think the one theory, that I found most interesting was the social conflict lense. I like how when using that theory you are looking beneath the surface for hidden agendas. This theory seems to be very political. It looks to point out the inequality in society which I find very interesting and how according to what part of the hierarchy of society you fall into if you have certain advantages because of that. The guy uses a degree in the video to point out the differences in the theories and how according to which theory you are using the symbol of that degree is seen differently. I found symbolic interactionism to be very interesting as well. How just one thing such as the American flag can have a cornucopia of different meanings for people. -Antoinette004
I agree. I think the example he uses with the American Flag raised a good point. There are different meanings to different people about the American Flag. We don't all have to agree. If we are American we should all believe the same thing at least that what most of us think, but it's just not that way. I will use for example Colin Kaepernick, the football player that won't stand for the National Anthem. By the comments on Facebook he shouldn't have an option or an opinion to do what he believes. Isn't he entitled to have his own opinion. I guess in America we are ALL suppose to believe in the same things and if we don't...others will certainly have their say that you are wrong. bdole004
I liked how he used college degrees as his example. He asks are there some people who have an advantage to education over others? I think this is absolutely true. I don't think that it is done in the correct means. There is a benefit for some on the lower end of that triangle that have more of a means of free help than those in the middle that have to work for it. The ones on the top have enough of a means that theirs is easy too. The value of a degree may mean more to those that have to work one hundred percent for it. He also asks Do the degrees that people get reinforce a more powerful hierarchy. I believe they certainly do...at least that is how it seems to be where I work. There is a power struggle. Those on top or those who have more education seem to be the ones that have all the control and can get away with not doing things correctly or follow the rules. I think there will always be power struggles. bdole004
The life we live in today is all about either who you know or the credentials you have to get where you want to be. Who you know because you might know someone that has a great job and can give you the hook up when you might of needed some kind of special certificate or something. Or the credentials you have a masters or you have been doing it for years can get you that job. Society when it comes to jobs is dialed down to big competition and people are fighting everyday to get that better spot and raise there status.
After viewing this video why is it that certain people in this society feel entitled? I come from a middle class family where neither of my parents went to college. Back then they didn't even have to finish high school. The cause of that action was a good job making good money. We were well taking care of medical insurance, dental insurance, food to eat, and a roof over our heads. Now they are retired with still a good income coming in evry month. That for them was their cycle. Cycles can be changed as I attempt to get my degree to make at least half the money they were making back then. I'm a living testimony that just because you were brought up in a certain class doesn't mean you have to stay in that class. There are avenues that can be taken to enrich your lives if you so desire you can break the cycle. myboys004
I thought this video gave a good overview of the three sociological theories or “lenses.” I am leaning towards social conflict being the most well-known of the three theories. I think that it is the easiest to see out in the world today because it is everywhere any business you work for has Social Conflict. For example you can have a CEO who elects a manager to be put over you. Both the manager and your boss may have the same degree as do you, but due to the knowing the right people they may gain their power in the business. Structural Functionalism reminds me of the US military, and how the three branches all kind of coincide with one other. If a General from any of the three branches were to give an order no matter what branch the lower ranking officer would follow it. I did not really follow what he was talking about for the last of the three theories, but still thought the video was well done. -CFC004
Watching this video on Three Founding Sociological Theories, it is very interesting the way he breaks down sociology and what it can mean broken down into three main lenses. Social conflict is something more than less of us face I believe. It always feels like everything is handed to you from the beginning or we struggle and strive for everything, there’s never a happy medium and with the upper power always having the “upper hand” on many things in life. Us as college students I think we can really relate when he said for a degree the upper power chain will have an easier time attending an elite institute let’s say like Harvard law and becoming a lawyer is more realistic for them. As for the middle chain we tend to have to settle more for community colleges or universities that’s not such a big name, where we might not always be able to contain a degree in law or become a doctor. And then there is Structural functionalism where we all function together, we work together as a whole I like to think this is the way we should view and treat society. Symbolic interactionism was a very interesting point as well when he used the American flag as an example and just how different two cultures could view it. After watching this video, it is interesting how different each view on society can be. -JustMe1989004
I view society much like a pie. The majority of this pie, approximately 60%, view with the social conflict perspective. And the level of society that most influences this perspective for me is the "top of the pyramid." Those who hold powerful positions where ever they are ( i.e. bosses, judges, CEO's, police officers, government leaders, etc.) I believe that people's good intentions are quick to change in the face of money/power. The second largest portion of the pie resembles the views of the symbolic interaction approach, about 25%. In this 25% are mid-lower level community members who are most affected by the societal inequalities. The people in this category are going to be those who will be most likely to speak out about injustices and vocalize their views so those views can be shared and contrasted. The last 15% can be described by the views of the structural functional approach. I believe that most people with this approach exist in the community as the working class. Those who do their job, contribute their part in society and keep society's wheels turning.
I liked the video. I thought he did a very good job breaking down the categories. Social conflict - power struggles, do college degrees reinforce power hierarchy's. Structural functionalism- interlocking systems, college degrees train the next generation of leaders. Symbolic interactionism- shared meanings, College degrees have value because society says its valuable and society exist in our minds. I have a much better understanding after this video. I think its important to think of society in all these views because I feel like that all work together in a way. -Ruetootie004
I struggle with knowing that a college degree can only do so much in America. But the number one thing a degree does is America is put millions of people in debt. I was told when I was younger it didn't matter what area you got a degree in, as long as you have that paper. But the opposite is true. We are ranked as college graduates based on what school we went to and what type of degree we have. It makes me mad. All college students are in debt and all worked really hard to get whatever degree it is we earn. KtKay004
Socialogical Lenses gives a good explanation of how there are different ways to look at society. Social Conflict is the way I connect with the most. Looking at society as a pyramid makes a lot of sense to me. I think the Elite or “privileged” are at the top of the pyramid which is the smallest group and some how they find a way to keep that group small. Now what I do conflict with this idea is I do not necessarily think this Elite group tries keeping people “beneath them’. Some in this group don’t understand the struggle of the bottom of the pyramid because they have never had to work as hard for the smallest things in life. This is something as Americans specifically have become use to. The upper class and lower class want to think they treat all as equal but either way, up or down, we are born into what levels of the pyramid we are going to be comfortable with. KtKay004
Social conflict is the one that most people see in effect everyday because it’s very evident in our society today. How riches 1% control more than half of the world’s wealth is simply mind blowing. This is causing a lot of social conflicts and there really isn’t and way to undo this percentage without better controls. We need balance or as with anything thing that is unbalance soon will self-destruct.
Sociological lenses and research is separated by three foundations. The foundations are social conflict, social functionalism and social interaction ism. These foundations help us understand how society works. For example social conflict which deals with power struggles has the idea of classing people. There can be the educated and uneducated also wealthy and not so wealthy. These are ways people might class others and may even judge you based on your class. Social functionalism is defined by interlocking systems. And a example can be any work force where you have a boss, managers, employees etc. The last is social interaction-ism which is defined by shared meanings. This can be any company with a logo or flag and is perceived by however any individual wants to perceive them and some might agree and share the same values and some will not. -empowerlife004
In the first sociological lens social conflict it focuses more on hierarchy and social status. I don't think necessarily that college degrees are reinforcing the pyramid scheme because it is important in our society to be educated, I can also see where in some cases this may be abused and the wealthy or people of power are more likely to succeed based on who they know or where they go to school. Structural functionalism focuses on interlocking systems creating a whole system or society. All systems have dysfunctions but have to be changed for the better. I agree more with the idea of college degrees as training for the next perspective leaders of the world. Symbolic interactionism though, is different in that it looks at things on a more personal individual level. Symbols can mean wildly different things in different cultures and societies. Also, meanings change so society is always changing. I also agree with this that the symbol of the degree is important to pass down to continue appreciation for certain things. -chillato004
I agree with your views on the lenses, especially with the symbols meaning completely different things in different cultures and societies, but I would like to add that symbols can mean completely different things in the same cultures as well. Where some people may find the principle of "ladies first" to be chivalrous and proper, there are others in the same society who find it to be sexist and demeaning. -Secor22 004
I feel that society is made up of all three sociological lenses. There are some who believe that society is mostly, or completely, run by conflict. Conflict does play a part in society in that it drives people forwards. Each generation want to be better than the last which leads to new advancements. While some people may try to use their status, money, and power to keep the lower class low and the upper class high, I believe that the majority of society is structural. If what some consider to be "lesser professions" such as plumbers, janitors, and public sanitation workers were to stop functioning, the rest of society would find a way to fix it so that they can continue to function. When the "higher up" systems like the government don't function like they should or like the people want, the people supported by the government act to get it working again. Usually by electing new officials. Symbolism aids in keeping a society unified. The narrator used the example of the American flag. While some people think "its just a flag, it doesn't mean anything," those who realize what it symbolizes, are unified by it. -Secor22 004
I really agree with this post. I think a lot of people in our society today use their money to define who they are and use that as power as well. I really think that our society defines who you are based on your job or what you look like. People really don't think that with out the plumbers or the janitors a lot of things would happen to the point where society would stop working. -Boop004-
I think it went into detail very well. I even liked how he drew a picture to help you see and understand a little bit more. Him breaking down the social lenses made me realize about a lot. Such as he was using the college degree as an example. it became a good point with the first social lens how people work hard for the degree and some go longer then others. When he drew a picture of the body i was wondering how he was going to explain this but it helped. I didnt see social functionalism as a interlocking system but when he was explaining it and telling us that sometimes things go wrong I was able to grasp the concept more. When he brought up the flag and how it can look many different ways I never thought about it in those ways. Such as how some people might see fear in our flag, or how some people might see peace, or even pride. -Boop004-
Yes the video was very detailed and the pictures further made our understanding better. The social lenses breakdown did open my eyes to things that are happening in today's society. I understood the social functionalism as a interlocking system simply because our body has organs that needs to work together to keep the body fueled so that day to day social activities can be completed. All of the social lenses presents key points for a survival tactic.~Mznurse004
This video is very detailed and the picture breakdown was the perfect way to further provide understanding. The 4 social lenses in my opinion is ways to survive in today's society. As far as social conflict, their are people in the world that have higher positions and are making top dollar, while others are struggling to get there. Some people get wealth and power handed to them on a platter, while most of us struggle to make it to the top. Without structural functionalism one can not live life let alone survive society. Without our major organs functioning properly, we would not be able to walk, talk, think etc etc without the help of someone else. As far as Symbolic interactionism we interact with each other and rely on each other to agree upon things. Society is made up in our minds and one can not survive the world we live in without using critical thinking skills learned over time by pondering the ideas of our historical sociologists.~Mznurse004
While watching the presentation on Sociological Lenses and Research I found myself seeing which one I view society which lenses I felt worked best. I think we use all three based on the intent and the environment for the application. Social Conflict has been the foundation used in business for centuries. The presenter used a very good example of a college degree and how people in society view those with a degree and what type of degree that person received. Is there an unfair advantage for those with a degree from Harvard, Vale and Princeton Universities? Does graduating from those Universities afford the person to be placed in a higher hierarchy and less worth for Universities like UCLA, OSU or Baylor? The perception would say that is does give you the advantage. But I think that it places you in the environment with likeminded people which in term creates a higher potential for success. There is old saying the chicken flock with chicken but eagles soar with eagles
I agree that Social conflict is the one that business use in the daily operation of the business. I agree that you are more likely to get a better opportunity and pay when your degree is from a school like Harvard. The schools also cost more money and are harder to get a acceptance letter. wonder woman004
The video talks about the tree foundational sociological lenses such as social conflict, structural functionalism, and symbolic interactionism. Social conflict is the power struggle that exist within a society. the video used edition as a example like getting a degree from one school verses other does it feed the powers at the top of the pyramid. it also can involve race and class. Structural functionalism says the society is a interlocking system. The group of people function together also a degree is part of a system. Symbolic Interactionism is shared meaning. It shared meaning that exist in the minds of individuals and ideas are passed on to others. wonder woman004
I thought that video was interesting. I like how he went into detail describing the three main lenses of how to look at things. I think the one that probably most people think like would be the first one he describe. It's like the people of our country are in different classes and most often the different generations of families often stay in the same class. If you have a family that is very wealthy then most often the next generations of that family are going to be wealthy as well. Or you could go the other way and say that families that are poor or in the lower class are most likely going to have children who are going to continue to stay in the lower class. I really like how he used the education system as an example. If you have a wealthy child and lower class child and they both grow up wanting to go to college, that wealthy kid is most likely going to get into a much better collage than that of the lower class kid. It's just a cycle basically and I agree that the upper class does have a way of making sure the middle and lower class come after they do and education is just one example of that.
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I agree. It seems that the social conflict lense is probably the most known. We grow up with the view of a certain class of person. It helps to fuel learning. The want to become that upper portion. But will you truly belong in that class? Having not been born in, would the statute be the same?
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I agree with you because if you look at families you have some who have being living off of welfare for generations.Another perspective is if you look at the Trump family, His father was wealthy and they have been for generations. It is depressing to think that it is nearly impossible to move up in class. The few who do are very incredible people.
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The video was very informational. He talked about the three sociological lenses. Social conflict shows that there are power struggles. In a way it shows that money will always bring conflict. An example, a factory worker goes home with a pay check; it may seem fair but the CEO makes more profit than the worker. It shows the hierarchy that the elitists stay at the top and everyone is on the bottom. I do not enjoy this theory but it reigns true that the top usually stay on top. I did like how he explained structural functionalism and how it is like a body and needs its parts. If anything is wrong with one of the parts system is repaired. In symbolic interactionism shows the shared meanings that we have for things. A flag could mean terrorism or peace. A college diploma could mean that culture and intelligence is being spread. All of the sociological lenses seem that they can be easily understandable. There are some exceptions that some people move from one hierarchy level to another, why is it that only a few people move from one class to another and others are stuck?
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I like how you mention the workplace as an example. Usually people that are at the top stay at the top and they keep the people below them that they want to. Some people may argue that is not true because people get promotions and can work their way up but not really. I believe that it's actually all in just who you know and if them upper management people want you to raise up to their level or not. They are basically in control of it all.
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Discussing the three main lenses was interesting. Going into detail about how social confilict can be described as a hierarchy sounds pretty accurate. The top tend to move opoloze the top while the bottom tends to stay on the bottom. Structural functionalism opens many things up for thought. Perceiving that college degrees are another way to keep that hierarchy in check was interesting. How some are able to have ivy league educations while others only have access to community college degrees. And the fact that those two same degrees carry very different weight. We dont necessarily think about the fact that where you go to school makes a huge difference. But again, top twnds to stay on top. Symbolic interactionism was interesting. How we percieve our symbol, our flag, is not how others perceive it. To others, it could be a sign of despair or terrorism.
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I agree it is very interesting how it seems like we are categorized and never seem to be able to escape our class. If one is so lucky the culture shock might be over whelming. The person might tend to not feel welcomed and out of place in the different class they were raised. So maybe that’s why we tend to stay in our own class, because it is comfortable.
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The video explains the different sociological conflicts very well. I was intrigued by the Symbolic Interactionism and how it tied into all three. I feel like it applies to all the categories. I asked my one roommate what she thinks when she sees a picture of a graduate in all his or her glory with the diplomas, cap and gown, and a smile from ear to ear. She responded with “rich kid, ivy league, probably Brown or an upper class University that the graduate’s parents can afford.” I asked my other roommate what she sees when she pictures the image and she stated, “Someone who worked hard for their dreams, someone who was smart and successful with their life.” Their different perspectives on this image show their different pasts. One struggles on a day to day basis for food, money, and to pay bills while the other sits comfortable, receives payments from her parents, and has to concentrate on receiving good grades. Sociology is everywhere and this is just more evidence it’s what you were born into that shapes your life and perspective on it.
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I really like that you asked your roommates what they interpret from the photo of the graduate smiling from ear to ear. You inspired me to do the same. I asked my 19 year old what he sees when he looks at the picture and he said ‘fear, the beginning of having to live on your own and earn your own money and make your own life’. My 15 year old said that she sees hard work and happiness when she looks at the college graduate. My husband said that when he looks at the photo, he sees the beginning of a career and the culmination of years of hard work paying off. I look at the photo and I see pride in her smile. This was a fun ‘what do you see in the picture’ experiment. Thank you BabyB004! ~happilycurious004
DeleteBabyb004- Your roommates are a wonderful example of the social variety. My perspective of the photo is that the young lady must have so much pride. Achieving a degree which can be considered a luxury for a lot of people. Your use of other opinions in your home helped me relate to the symbolic interactionism approach more. That approach may play a larger role in society than I expected. I agree it does tie in the other approaches.
DeleteGood idea and good example. Very interesting in how different each roommates perspective was. Now I wonder what sociological factors influenced each other their opinions. We are all already starting to think more like sociologist. -RueTootie004
DeleteIt's really interesting to hear your two roommates responses and how differently their view was. It really does show how different backgrounds effect your mind, the way you think and how your brain is wired. That's why sociology is so fascinating to me and I like to be able to see both sides. or try to.
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This video gives a good idea of sociological lens " conflict/functionalism/interaction-ism", but yet it takes it to literal. Sociological conflict will always revolve around some kind of power struggle/conflict, someone will always think their race is not getting treated fairly regardless of what situation; or conflict that takes place revolving around the race in a macro scale. Society is made up of hierarchy and a bureaucracy is the foundation of the pyramid, or what i'd delightfully say "pyramid scheme". No matter what they'll always be a governing body over the masses regardless of fair or not fair, if so wasn't so than humans would run around and do as they please not like they don't already. But more in a Anarchist sense. We have yet to consciously evolve to the point that, we can live in a extremely socialist sense where we don't need huge governing. Sometimes structual oppression is put therefore creating a sense of order, because say if. Someone comes along while you are building your building and everything is laid out how you like it, when it comes time to pass it down to the next person you don't want the other person to change it. So that's why sometimes oppression occurs, to create a sense of order. But once again good or bad is determined by your sense of perception on why the person does not want interference to what they are working on completed at hand, or to change that they worked on. Hidden agendas can always be established through any and every interaction, through salary ledgers and hiring ledgers and creating a percentage pi graph. On who is hired and who isnt, and looking through resumes. Then after doing the math creating a median on which race/gender/degree/family-name gets hired. To fine some kinda of biased infermation to twist with factual "statistics." So say Mr. Mc-Cabbage runs a store, but primarily he got Caucasian workers hired and sent resumes there, but no Hispanics or African Americans have filled out any resumes or attempted to join the store yet. Statistically it'd look like Mr.Mc-Cabbage is racist or bias and is oppressing other races, but in all actuality he has yet to get one person of another race to fill out a form to get hired and interviewed there. Statistics can create extremely bias and square views. Obviously the rich will be able to afford the Ivy League schooling they need for better scholar ship, but the economy and there family that comes from "Old Money" or new money will be able to support them, it is an unfair advantage but a degree doesn't equal intelligence, only reflect academic achievement. Therefore it still creates a sense of a equilibrium. Structural functionalism is just sociology's version of the caste system in Hinduism, no more should be said to that silly ideology that is practically a form of imperialism minus the dictator tyrannical king. Symbolical interaction-ism takes place, through a variety of topics. The rosirucian order and the rosy cross as well as hexagram symbolism they've used, or the tree of life in metaphysics is actually the kabbalah system in Judaism. Symbols are consistantly taken and changed through perspective/ego/power/ or whatever they are intended to mean. But symbols and sigils only have power if given power to them. -lilcakes004
ReplyDeleteI completely agree with your statement about social conflict revolving around power. Wars, fights, and any conflict will always be a fight for power. Also I agree with the ethnicity statement. I do believe that people of a different race or people that are minorities are treated differently. The people that are idolized most in America are caucasians and men. I don't think that people should be treated differently because of their ethnicity or gender, but to be treated differently because of who they are as an individual. I also agree with the point that you made about symbols being change through perspective, ego, and power. I agree with the fact that people do change their outlook on something because they interpret it differently. -Happy004
DeleteAn interesting theory that caught my attention was the social conflict theory. Education was one example of the social conflict theory. Wealth equals power and power equals wealth. Education is a wealth and a power. I'm still going through high school and I can't help but stress about what university I will be attending in a couple years. I know that my family isn't wealthy and that I will have to depend on scholarships and grants, but I know that out of it all, after graduating, I will already be in debt. Knowing that my family is a part of the middle class and that I am a minority, I would value education more than a person of the higher class. I didn't understand much of the structural functionalism, but I did find interest in the symbolic interactionism. It was a very brief overview of the theory, but I did understand some. My family views the American flag differently than most people because of their experiences and their knowledge of America. They don’t see that it represents this country and its patriotism and freedom, because they don’t see much freedom or patriotism. They think that people are disguising and trying to label and find something that will make them greater and better, something that will glorify. -Happy004
ReplyDeleteI can relate with your way of thinking. I could really put each one of these to use and sometimes even together. Social conflict theory does speak volumes on education. Maybe it is valued more by individuals who have to work harder to obtain it. A high school student from the top tier will know they can go to college if they want. A student from a lower tier knows they will be in debt to go. And a student from the bottom knows that they will likely not go and have to work right away. Maybe even pushing a bit with symbolic interactionism but maybe the bottom tier doesn’t see the value in education because you are not getting the rewards right away like you would with work. It is all in how you look at it. I guess that it’s good they give us lots of options. Good luck with everything
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I love that you point out that depending on what social class you come from that something such as a degree can hold such a different values to people and have such different impacts on their lives. I completely agree with that. I also like that you acknowledge the vast differing of opinion of what the American flag means to people just here in the US. -Antoinette004
DeleteThe video is interesting in that it breaks down three principles of sociology as a whole. As I listened I could see how each of these are prevalent in society. Social conflict reminds me of how the government makes certain policies and the decision is felt all the way to the bottom. For example, the healthcare act, on March, 23 2010 this act was instated to sort of help the "lower class" in America. The act has affected everyone in a positive and negative way, Healthcare for a great majority sky-rocketed, while others benefit. Whatever spectrum of the rainbow that you land on the act plays a significant role in how Americans feel about healthcare. That ties into structural functionalism. Since America does run like a system social conflict has a definite hand in determining how our country's "system" is affected. When the draft was implemented by the government our country's nervous system went into overload. But that caused us to pull together to make sure that every system worked correctly to have a balance. The symbolic interactionism of the flag brought forth the individuals and groups that had a strong opinion of the war and of the previous thought about obama care. The individualism shows that we have much diversity in our country. No matter how much social conflict affects our structural function, the symbolic interactionsim of the individual or group will always give balance to the country. DAM004
ReplyDeleteThis video was a brief introduction to the three main social lenses. Social conflict – consists of power struggles, the upper class elite having structured ways to keep people from attaining “elite’ status. Structural functionalism – the interlocking systems of society all working together, and finally, symbolic interactionism, shared meanings of people in our society. Of these three lenses, I was the most curious about structural functionalism. I understand that there are interlocking systems in place to help keep society running properly; however, I want to know more about the systems as well as an example of structural functionalism. I came upon Parson’s Structural Functional Model of Society – Institutional Interaction. It showed five institutions, 1. The Family, 2. The Government, 3. Religion, 4. Education and 5. The Economy. The family institution was positioned in the center of the example, with the other four institutions positioned around the family. Government provides leadership, standards of health and welfare and protection to the family, in turn government asks the family for loyalty and compliance. Religion provides morality and comfort to the family and asks for faith and conformity (and a little bit of money to keep it running). Education provides the family with teachings necessary to perform in the economic arena, therefore adding to the number of people who can provide tax money and support. The Economy provides wages to the family in exchanges for labor; goods and services in exchange for money, the Economy also provides a higher standard of living for families. So, what happens when one of the institutions malfunctions? The example I found most interesting had to do with the Great Depression. So here goes, life is good the day before the Great Depression. Bakers were buying flour to make bread that families would soon be purchasing. Clothing factories were making new fashions using wool from local farmers, kiddos were having fun at recess, thinking about what mom was going to make for dinner that night, after the kiddos had done their chores. All was right with the world it seemed, until the next day the stock market crashed. The economy failed. So the other institutions picked up the slack. Government rolled out aid to families and provided work to help stimulate the economy. Religion consoled and comforted families, providing faith that everything will be okay. Schools were turned into meeting houses and aid distribution centers. I found this example to be most helpful in clarifying the structural functional lens. ~happilycurious004
ReplyDeleteThis video described these 3 sociological lenses very simply. The first being social conflict which It’s more of a tier of levels or a power struggle. Human needs are not addressed equally and thus leaving us with tiers that divide us in to groups like the elite, upper, middle etc. The top of the tier try to keep others below to remain on top. Then there is Structural functionalism which is multiple systems working together and relying on one another to function. It relies on meeting human needs. It is not until something isn’t functioning properly do we realize its significance. Last is the symbolic interactionism which we pass on or learn the importance things have. It’s a group of shared ideas of how others see things. The flag was a great example. To me and many others it is a sign of freedom, pride, and a sense of home. My father, I am sure feels the same. However for someone in another country it could represent a different idea and maybe not a positive one. Although, I loved the simplicity of this video I could of used more depth.
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Does human needs actually get met, because from what I have observed is that the rich don't care about middle or lower classes. As a matter of fact they stay rich by keeping everyone else down. myboys004
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ReplyDeleteThe three sociological theories discussed in this video were pretty interesting. I think that when we think of society in general what comes to mind is the social conflict lens. For the most part when I think of major sociological problems the things that come to mind stem from social class or race issues. The structural functionalism lens was interesting because he talked about how even things that seem separate can be connected. Most things in society have big impacts on other areas of a population. The most interesting lens presented in the video for me was the symbolic interactionism lens. The same symbol can have two totally different meanings to two different people. I think that is why we have a lot of arguments in general. Most people don’t appreciate that other people have different reactions to things. The last part of the video I like was how he pointed out that the first two lenses were macro and the third micro. It helps to know the scale that each lens is able to look at.
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I agree when I think about society and its problems I think about social conflict a lot more then I think about their other two theories. I guess because it is very common just like you said. You made a good point about the structural functionalism I would like to point out that CAT fits in with this theory, because it has a big impact on our society in Peoria.
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I hundred percent agree with you; I think when we think of society in general the first thing we think of is social conflict. A lot of our sociological problems to seem to be towards social class or race issues. I also found it interesting how he talked about even things that seem like they are separate can be connected. Over all I think they all had a good point, but the symbolic interactionism lens defiently stood out the most. We all tend to have our own thoughts, and views, but it interesting just how different a symbol of something can mean so many different things depending on the culture and person.
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This video was super interesting. I found all three social lenses, or theories intriguing but i think the one theory, that I found most interesting was the social conflict lense. I like how when using that theory you are looking beneath the surface for hidden agendas. This theory seems to be very political. It looks to point out the inequality in society which I find very interesting and how according to what part of the hierarchy of society you fall into if you have certain advantages because of that. The guy uses a degree in the video to point out the differences in the theories and how according to which theory you are using the symbol of that degree is seen differently. I found symbolic interactionism to be very interesting as well. How just one thing such as the American flag can have a cornucopia of different meanings for people. -Antoinette004
ReplyDeleteI agree. I think the example he uses with the American Flag raised a good point. There are different meanings to different people about the American Flag. We don't all have to agree. If we are American we should all believe the same thing at least that what most of us think, but it's just not that way. I will use for example Colin Kaepernick, the football player that won't stand for the National Anthem. By the comments on Facebook he shouldn't have an option or an opinion to do what he believes. Isn't he entitled to have his own opinion. I guess in America we are ALL suppose to believe in the same things and if we don't...others will certainly have their say that you are wrong. bdole004
DeleteI liked how he used college degrees as his example. He asks are there some people who have an advantage to education over others? I think this is absolutely true. I don't think that it is done in the correct means. There is a benefit for some on the lower end of that triangle that have more of a means of free help than those in the middle that have to work for it. The ones on the top have enough of a means that theirs is easy too. The value of a degree may mean more to those that have to work one hundred percent for it. He also asks Do the degrees that people get reinforce a more powerful hierarchy. I believe they certainly do...at least that is how it seems to be where I work. There is a power struggle. Those on top or those who have more education seem to be the ones that have all the control and can get away with not doing things correctly or follow the rules. I think there will always be power struggles. bdole004
ReplyDeleteThe life we live in today is all about either who you know or the credentials you have to get where you want to be. Who you know because you might know someone that has a great job and can give you the hook up when you might of needed some kind of special certificate or something. Or the credentials you have a masters or you have been doing it for years can get you that job. Society when it comes to jobs is dialed down to big competition and people are fighting everyday to get that better spot and raise there status.
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After viewing this video why is it that certain people in this society feel entitled? I come from a middle class family where neither of my parents went to college. Back then they didn't even have to finish high school. The cause of that action was a good job making good money. We were well taking care of medical insurance, dental insurance, food to eat, and a roof over our heads. Now they are retired with still a good income coming in evry month. That for them was their cycle. Cycles can be changed as I attempt to get my degree to make at least half the money they were making back then. I'm a living testimony that just because you were brought up in a certain class doesn't mean you have to stay in that class. There are avenues that can be taken to enrich your lives if you so desire you can break the cycle. myboys004
ReplyDeleteI thought this video gave a good overview of the three sociological theories or “lenses.” I am leaning towards social conflict being the most well-known of the three theories. I think that it is the easiest to see out in the world today because it is everywhere any business you work for has Social Conflict. For example you can have a CEO who elects a manager to be put over you. Both the manager and your boss may have the same degree as do you, but due to the knowing the right people they may gain their power in the business. Structural Functionalism reminds me of the US military, and how the three branches all kind of coincide with one other. If a General from any of the three branches were to give an order no matter what branch the lower ranking officer would follow it. I did not really follow what he was talking about for the last of the three theories, but still thought the video was well done.
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Watching this video on Three Founding Sociological Theories, it is very interesting the way he breaks down sociology and what it can mean broken down into three main lenses. Social conflict is something more than less of us face I believe. It always feels like everything is handed to you from the beginning or we struggle and strive for everything, there’s never a happy medium and with the upper power always having the “upper hand” on many things in life. Us as college students I think we can really relate when he said for a degree the upper power chain will have an easier time attending an elite institute let’s say like Harvard law and becoming a lawyer is more realistic for them. As for the middle chain we tend to have to settle more for community colleges or universities that’s not such a big name, where we might not always be able to contain a degree in law or become a doctor. And then there is Structural functionalism where we all function together, we work together as a whole I like to think this is the way we should view and treat society. Symbolic interactionism was a very interesting point as well when he used the American flag as an example and just how different two cultures could view it. After watching this video, it is interesting how different each view on society can be. -JustMe1989004
ReplyDeleteI view society much like a pie. The majority of this pie, approximately 60%, view with the social conflict perspective. And the level of society that most influences this perspective for me is the "top of the pyramid." Those who hold powerful positions where ever they are ( i.e. bosses, judges, CEO's, police officers, government leaders, etc.) I believe that people's good intentions are quick to change in the face of money/power. The second largest portion of the pie resembles the views of the symbolic interaction approach, about 25%. In this 25% are mid-lower level community members who are most affected by the societal inequalities. The people in this category are going to be those who will be most likely to speak out about injustices and vocalize their views so those views can be shared and contrasted. The last 15% can be described by the views of the structural functional approach. I believe that most people with this approach exist in the community as the working class. Those who do their job, contribute their part in society and keep society's wheels turning.
ReplyDeleteI liked the video. I thought he did a very good job breaking down the categories. Social conflict - power struggles, do college degrees reinforce power hierarchy's. Structural functionalism- interlocking systems, college degrees train the next generation of leaders.
ReplyDeleteSymbolic interactionism- shared meanings, College degrees have value because society says its valuable and society exist in our minds. I have a much better understanding after this video. I think its important to think of society in all these views because I feel like that all work together in a way. -Ruetootie004
I struggle with knowing that a college degree can only do so much in America. But the number one thing a degree does is America is put millions of people in debt. I was told when I was younger it didn't matter what area you got a degree in, as long as you have that paper. But the opposite is true. We are ranked as college graduates based on what school we went to and what type of degree we have. It makes me mad. All college students are in debt and all worked really hard to get whatever degree it is we earn.
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Socialogical Lenses gives a good explanation of how there are different ways to look at society. Social Conflict is the way I connect with the most. Looking at society as a pyramid makes a lot of sense to me. I think the Elite or “privileged” are at the top of the pyramid which is the smallest group and some how they find a way to keep that group small. Now what I do conflict with this idea is I do not necessarily think this Elite group tries keeping people “beneath them’. Some in this group don’t understand the struggle of the bottom of the pyramid because they have never had to work as hard for the smallest things in life. This is something as Americans specifically have become use to. The upper class and lower class want to think they treat all as equal but either way, up or down, we are born into what levels of the pyramid we are going to be comfortable with.
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Social conflict is the one that most people see in effect everyday because it’s very evident in our society today. How riches 1% control more than half of the world’s wealth is simply mind blowing. This is causing a lot of social conflicts and there really isn’t and way to undo this percentage without better controls. We need balance or as with anything thing that is unbalance soon will self-destruct.
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Sociological lenses and research is separated by three foundations. The foundations are social conflict, social functionalism and social interaction ism. These foundations help us understand how society works. For example social conflict which deals with power struggles has the idea of classing people. There can be the educated and uneducated also wealthy and not so wealthy. These are ways people might class others and may even judge you based on your class. Social functionalism is defined by interlocking systems. And a example can be any work force where you have a boss, managers, employees etc. The last is social interaction-ism which is defined by shared meanings. This can be any company with a logo or flag and is perceived by however any individual wants to perceive them and some might agree and share the same values and some will not.
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In the first sociological lens social conflict it focuses more on hierarchy and social status. I don't think necessarily that college degrees are reinforcing the pyramid scheme because it is important in our society to be educated, I can also see where in some cases this may be abused and the wealthy or people of power are more likely to succeed based on who they know or where they go to school. Structural functionalism focuses on interlocking systems creating a whole system or society. All systems have dysfunctions but have to be changed for the better. I agree more with the idea of college degrees as training for the next perspective leaders of the world. Symbolic interactionism though, is different in that it looks at things on a more personal individual level. Symbols can mean wildly different things in different cultures and societies. Also, meanings change so society is always changing. I also agree with this that the symbol of the degree is important to pass down to continue appreciation for certain things.
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I agree with your views on the lenses, especially with the symbols meaning completely different things in different cultures and societies, but I would like to add that symbols can mean completely different things in the same cultures as well. Where some people may find the principle of "ladies first" to be chivalrous and proper, there are others in the same society who find it to be sexist and demeaning.
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I feel that society is made up of all three sociological lenses. There are some who believe that society is mostly, or completely, run by conflict. Conflict does play a part in society in that it drives people forwards. Each generation want to be better than the last which leads to new advancements. While some people may try to use their status, money, and power to keep the lower class low and the upper class high, I believe that the majority of society is structural. If what some consider to be "lesser professions" such as plumbers, janitors, and public sanitation workers were to stop functioning, the rest of society would find a way to fix it so that they can continue to function. When the "higher up" systems like the government don't function like they should or like the people want, the people supported by the government act to get it working again. Usually by electing new officials. Symbolism aids in keeping a society unified. The narrator used the example of the American flag. While some people think "its just a flag, it doesn't mean anything," those who realize what it symbolizes, are unified by it.
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I really agree with this post. I think a lot of people in our society today use their money to define who they are and use that as power as well. I really think that our society defines who you are based on your job or what you look like. People really don't think that with out the plumbers or the janitors a lot of things would happen to the point where society would stop working.
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I think it went into detail very well. I even liked how he drew a picture to help you see and understand a little bit more. Him breaking down the social lenses made me realize about a lot. Such as he was using the college degree as an example. it became a good point with the first social lens how people work hard for the degree and some go longer then others. When he drew a picture of the body i was wondering how he was going to explain this but it helped. I didnt see social functionalism as a interlocking system but when he was explaining it and telling us that sometimes things go wrong I was able to grasp the concept more. When he brought up the flag and how it can look many different ways I never thought about it in those ways. Such as how some people might see fear in our flag, or how some people might see peace, or even pride.
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Yes the video was very detailed and the pictures further made our understanding better. The social lenses breakdown did open my eyes to things that are happening in today's society. I understood the social functionalism as a interlocking system simply because our body has organs that needs to work together to keep the body fueled so that day to day social activities can be completed. All of the social lenses presents key points for a survival tactic.~Mznurse004
DeleteThis video is very detailed and the picture breakdown was the perfect way to further provide understanding. The 4 social lenses in my opinion is ways to survive in today's society. As far as social conflict, their are people in the world that have higher positions and are making top dollar, while others are struggling to get there. Some people get wealth and power handed to them on a platter, while most of us struggle to make it to the top. Without structural functionalism one can not live life let alone survive society. Without our major organs functioning properly, we would not be able to walk, talk, think etc etc without the help of someone else. As far as Symbolic interactionism we interact with each other and rely on each other to agree upon things. Society is made up in our minds and one can not survive the world we live in without using critical thinking skills learned over time by pondering the ideas of our historical sociologists.~Mznurse004
ReplyDeleteWhile watching the presentation on Sociological Lenses and Research I found myself seeing which one I view society which lenses I felt worked best. I think we use all three based on the intent and the environment for the application.
ReplyDeleteSocial Conflict has been the foundation used in business for centuries. The presenter used a very good example of a college degree and how people in society view those with a degree and what type of degree that person received. Is there an unfair advantage for those with a degree from Harvard, Vale and Princeton Universities? Does graduating from those Universities afford the person to be placed in a higher hierarchy and less worth for Universities like UCLA, OSU or Baylor? The perception would say that is does give you the advantage. But I think that it places you in the environment with likeminded people which in term creates a higher potential for success. There is old saying the chicken flock with chicken but eagles soar with eagles
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I agree that Social conflict is the one that business use in the daily operation of the business. I agree that you are more likely to get a better opportunity and pay when your degree is from a school like Harvard. The schools also cost more money and are harder to get a acceptance letter. wonder woman004
DeleteThe video talks about the tree foundational sociological lenses such as social conflict, structural functionalism, and symbolic interactionism. Social conflict is the power struggle that exist within a society. the video used edition as a example like getting a degree from one school verses other does it feed the powers at the top of the pyramid. it also can involve race and class. Structural functionalism says the society is a interlocking system. The group of people function together also a degree is part of a system. Symbolic Interactionism is shared meaning. It shared meaning that exist in the minds of individuals and ideas are passed on to others. wonder woman004
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