Marx\\\\\\\’s theory, known as conflict theory, states that the political and economic power contributes to the existing social order.
He created the communist manifesto.
Durkheim created functionalist theory, stating that each factor of society can function independently and as a whole to maintain stability.
manifest functions are the intentional functions set, while latent is what happen. If the peace in the society is destryoed this is known as dysfunction.
Mead\\\\\\\’s theory was symbolic interaction, which is a micro view of how our interactions with others produce society. We cannot separate ourselves from our society.
Weber\\\’s theory of verstehen is an empathetic approach, which involves putting oneself in others\\\’ shoes to understand their social interactions. He was the first to combine macro and micro
feminist theory arose from conflict theory. queer
theroy challehenges socities viewppoints on sexuality.
Postmodern social theory dismisses the previous theories. does not follow positivism. As society is ever-changing.