Match the following theoretical approaches to their main argument.

The world is no longer dominated by historical trajectories; they have been replaced by a multiplicity of signs and ideas.

Individuals make choices based on calculations designed to maximize self-interest.

Society must be understood by examining distributions of power and the struggles that accompany them.

Human interaction is based on the exchange of symbols, including spoken language and behavior.

Social events and institutions are best understood through their contribution to social order and stability.

Society cannot be understood without examining the role and experience of women, racial minorities, and those at the bottom of class hierarchies.

a.

rational choice theory

b.

functionalism

c.

symbolic interactionism

d.

Marxism

e.

feminist theory

f.

postmodern theory

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Match the following theoretical approaches to their main argument.

The world is no longer dominated by historical trajectories; they have been replaced by a multiplicity of signs and ideas.

Individuals make choices based on calculations designed to maximize self-interest.

Society must be understood by examining distributions of power and the struggles that accompany them.

Human interaction is based on the exchange of symbols, including spoken language and behavior.

Social events and institutions are best understood through their contribution to social order and stability.

Society cannot be understood without examining the role and experience of women, racial minorities, and those at the bottom of class hierarchies.

a.

rational choice theory

b.

functionalism

c.

symbolic interactionism

d.

Marxism

e.

feminist theory

f.

postmodern theory

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Ashlee Gardner · Answer 1

1. The world is no longer dominated by historical trajectories; they have been replaced by a multiplicity of signs and ideas (Postmodern theory)

2. Individuals make choices based on calculations designed to maximize self-interest (Rational choice theory)

3. Society must be understood by examining distributions of power and the struggles that accompany them (Marxism)

4. Human interaction is based on the exchange of symbols, including spoken language and behavior (Symbolic interactionism)

5. Social events and institutions are best understood through their contribution to social order and stability (Functionalism)

6. Society cannot be understood without examining the role and experience of women, racial minorities, and those at the bottom of class hierarchies (Feminist theory)