Functionalist, conflict, feminist and interactionist views of socialisation

What this note covers

1. Why sociology uses more than one theory
2. The functionalist perspective on socialisation
3. The conflict (Marxist) perspective on socialisation
4. Feminist perspectives on socialisation: Marxist, liberal and radical
5. The interactionist perspective on socialisation
6. Comparing the four perspectives
7. How theoretical perspectives on socialisation are examined

7 sections · 9 key terms & formulas · 6 common mistakes