What are Sociological Theories? (Functionalism, Conflict Theory, Symbolic Interactionism)

In this video, we define what a theory is. We also look at the three major sociological theoretical frameworks of functionalism, conflict theory, and symbolic interactionism. Moreover, we look at these frameworks within the context of economic poverty.

[benjamintoth]

I was looking for a straightforward explanation of these three theories to include in my Introduction to Sociology lectures, and you did such a great job! Thank you for your work putting this together!

[jmhproductions]

Have been confused in class because my teacher bounces around too much, thank u so much for being straight to the point

[k.l.]

I'm not a native in english but i understood everything so clearly, you're an amazing teacher, thank you!!

[samuelroy]

Thank you for this informative video this helped greatly in an essay I am writing currently; I will be citing you as well as the books you recommended.

[eduo.]

this was going really well...until i got distracted by everything in the background 😅but thank u so much! i still managed to stay till the end and understand everything well 😅🤗

[jimmyjimmy]

Thanks so much for the rundown. I've noticed, in many disciplines, I've considered myself a pluralist. It's impossible for me to believe that, in most cases, any one theory about human behavior can be correct.

[kfin]

Hello, great video, thank you. Do you have a reference for the critique (and praise) for Symbolic Interactionism that you mention in the video? I would like to read more about how those who critique the theory arrive at their position.

[moheetrehman]

Thanks sir please make your Google website also sir

[dolldressroom]

Can I get your help there's some work I have to do

[basix]

Sociologist need to figure out a better way to introduce new students to Sociology. This method of generalization and vague terminology is enough to make me want to learn enough to pass and be done with this topic forever. I am a 4.0 GPA in the top 10% of my class. I really am discouraged by the intro to the Introduction of Sociology! So many vague and general terms to explain vague and general key terms.