Sociological Theories I will be discussing the following sociological theories which are Marxism, a macro sociological theory that looks at the exploitation of the wage labourers by the capitalists causing class conflict. Functionalism also a macro sociological theory sees society as working together as a whole. They use an organic analogy by comparing society to the human body, by looking at bodily organs in relation to how the work together as a whole. The emphasis …showed first 75 words of 1220 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1220 total…meanings to the individuals involved, which is open to interpretation. Sociological theories are based on opinions supported by scientific research. Society and the individuals that are part of society provide some explanations as to the way society and humans are influenced and developed. As social transformation is an evolving part of social movement new theories will always surface, giving rise to new or existing sociological theories, being adapted to further our understanding of human societies.