SOC 101 1st Edition Lecture 6Outline of Last Lecture I. Structural Theoretical Models II. Conflict, Critical, Marxian III. Assumptions of Conflict ModelsOutline of Current Lecture I. Power Structure ResearchII. Structural FunctionalismIII. Weaknesses of the ModelsIV. Durkheim on Social Problems/AnomieCurrent LecturePower Structure Research- It’s always easier to research people of lower rank or economic status – why?- If we want to know what the wealthy and powerful are up to, how can we do this?- Enter their domains – Bohemian Grove (top elite)- Search their connections – SEC documents - Look for them in government positions or as advisors – interlocking directorates Structural Functionalism- Society has functions it must provide, these functions create structures, all work together to create stability – conflict and change are dysfunctional (Ex. Family, marriage)- D’s anomie – when social order and regulation fail, a state of normlessness dominateso Change brings on normlessness – technology, disaster, economics ups and downs(Ex. Phone conversations aren’t always private)Weaknesses of the Models- Structural Functionalism fails to address power differentials, inequality, and social change- Conflict models cannot explain why people put up with disempowerment or why there isusually social agreement Durkheim on Social Problems/Anomie- Anomie – the failure of external regulation – relative normlessness either in the whole society or part of it - Anomie is not a state of mind, but a property of the social structureThese notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute.- Condition where individual desires are no longer regulated by common norms and individuals are left without moral guidance in their choices. Complete anomie is not possible, but societies may experience levels of it.- Social change may create anomie – business crises, for example, may affect people fromdifferent classes differently (Ex. Disasters – people losing jobs)- When economic depression leads to downward mobility, those affected experience a de-regulation in their lives - The rapid onset of prosperity upward mobility and loss of community (Ex. People whowin lottery money, businesses expand)- Loss of moral certainty and unusual