Sociology: Differing Viewpoints & Theories Part II: Unit I
Grade Level:
11/12
Subject:
Sociology
Prepared By:
L. Korpics
Overview- Functionalist Perspective looks at society in Society a set of interrelated parts that work
Performance Standards Addressed
together to produce a stable society. DYSFUNCTION: negative consequence for the lack of stability in
society..not all functions are helpful. Crime – disrupts – not stabilizes but is inevitable. There are positive
functions and negative functions. Manifest: intended consequence. Latent: unintended consequence.
Conflict Theories say people in society who possess more power in society control others with less power:
To Compare the three (3) Major Sociological Theories and apply the
knowledge to class discussion issues – analyze and synthesize into a
written essay project.
Do Now:
Student Guide
There are many ways at looking at
one issue. List three (1) issues
people have multiple opinions or
explanations about. Ex. Are there
aliens in Pine Bush?
Teacher Objectives
SWBAT: Identify and compare Latent and
Vocab: social stratification, social
Manifest Functions. Describe the use of sociology in
determining social stratification, and explain the
differences between the Functionalist, Interactionist
and Symbolic Perspectives.
hierarchy, caste, slavery, symbol,
symbolic interaction, estate system, sick
role.
I do: Notes on Objectives, Inquiry
Key People: Talcott Parsons, Jane
Adams and Hull House
Materials Needed
 Pen
 Notebook
 Text: “Sociology: HOLT.
LESSON LENGTH: 3 Days
Information
(Give and/or demonstrate necessary
information)
We do: Activities: Brainstorming latent and manifest
functions. Activities: Symbolic body language activity
Inquiry – Discussion
Verification
(Steps to check for student
understanding)
Activity
(Describe the independent activity to
reinforce this lesson)
Assessment: Exit Quiz
They do: Analyze an issue using the three
sociological perspectives at a test grade
assignment.
Independent: Essay on an issue using three (3)
sociological theories.
Homework : ESSAY #1
Exit Quiz
HW 2 – ESSAY: Choose an article on a society
issue and write a five paragraph essay on this
issue using Functional, Conflict and
Interactionist Perspective.
Summary: PowerPoint
Other Resources
Smart Board/Computer/Photos
Reading: “Sick Role”
Reading: Social Stratification.
UNIT TEST – Fri.