Values Guide an Individual but Are Not an Important Subject

question 92

True/False

Values guide an individual but are not an important subject within an organization.

Recognize the critiques of structural functionalism in terms of its handling of social change, conflict, and cohesion.

Differentiate between various forms of differentiation in society per Talcott Parsons' theory.

Grasp the concept of dysfunctions in social structures and institutions as identified by Robert Merton.

Understand the historical significance and evolution of sociological theories, focusing on structural functionalism.

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Definitions:

Pullman Strike

A widespread railroad strike in 1894 in the United States against the Pullman Company, leading to a significant labor clash and federal intervention.

Working Conditions

The circumstances under which labor is performed, including hours of work, physical aspects, and any other terms or conditions of employment.

Police Repression

The use of police forces to control or suppress the activities of individuals or groups, often criticized when excessive or without just cause.

Haymarket Tragedy

An 1886 incident in Chicago where a peaceful labor demonstration turned violent, leading to death and injuries among police and workers and becoming a pivotal event in labor history.