W3.2 March 22nd (Friday) JIA YUAN

  1、Summary

Sociological theory helps us understand and explain various phenomena in social life by explaining the relationship between social phenomena. Conflict theory emphasizes resource competition and inequality in society, in contrast to structural functionalism. Although conflict theory ignores social stability, it can be used in conjunction with structural functionalism to provide a more comprehensive understanding of society. Symbolic interactionism emphasizes meaning-making and interaction in human behavior, in contrast to structural functionalism and conflict theory. It focuses on the exchange and debate of meaning within individuals and small groups, rather than on the stability or conflict of the overall social structure. Feminist theory encompasses a variety of streams, including liberal feminism, Marxist and socialist feminism, radical, separatist and cultural feminism, black feminist thought, and queer feminism, which collectively emphasize the importance of individual subjectivity, politics, and social interaction in order to achieve gender equality and social justice.

2、Interesting point

Feminist theory is interesting in that it proposes critical thinking about traditional gender ideas and social structures, and calls for gender equality and social change. Feminist theory has an important influence in the field of social science, providing us with important ideas and frameworks for understanding and changing gender issues in society.

3、problem

Does integration theory indeed provide a deeper and more comprehensive understanding of the problem?


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