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The two axes that organise theory

The two axes that organise theory

2 by 2 map of sociology theories with consensus to conflict on the horizontal axis and structural to social action on the vertical axis, showing functionalism, Marxism, feminism, Weber, symbolic interactionism and labelling theory

Consensus and conflict tell you what a theory thinks holds society together. Structural and social action tell you whether behaviour is explained mainly by institutions or by meanings created in interaction.

Consensus, conflict, structural and social action theories Lesson

  1. A Level
  2. /Sociology
  3. /Consensus, conflict, structural and social action theories

Step-by-step lessons on AQA A Level Sociology Consensus, conflict, structural and social action theories. Each one builds up to exam-style questions. Build a strong grasp of the core sociological perspectives (functionalism, Marxism, feminism, interactionism) early, since they underpin evaluation across every topic and exam question.

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