Max Weber’s analysis of modern industrial society highlights the advances of technology and economics shadowed by increased rationalization and bureaucratic control. He critiques how bureaucracy restricts individual freedoms and erodes community ties, creating an “iron cage.” Despite its efficiency, this system dehumanizes individuals, prioritizing organizational goals over personal autonomy.
socialisation is an active process of social interaction
Meaning emerges from interaction and society only seems stable!
Self identity is an active process through which ‘I’ reflect on how i think others see me and adapt my social self accordingly.
The Advance Information for the 2022 Sociology A-levels specifies that students WILL be assessed on the area of consensus, conflict,
Main Sub Topics The Interactionist Perspective – Introduces the topic area, make sure you can explain the difference between Interactionism
Verstehen and the Protestant Ethic are two things Weber is well-known for
We can divide sociological theories into two broad types: structural and action theories. Functionalism, Marxism and Feminism are all structural
People do not become criminals because of their social background, crime emerges because of labelling by authorities. Crime is the
Labelling theory argues that criminal and deviant acts are a result of labelling by authorities – and the powerless are more likely to be negatively labelled.