SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

APPROACHES IN SOCIAL SCIENCES

Module 6: Structural Functionalism, Marxism, Symbolic Interactionism

DISCIPLINES AND IDEAS IN THE

SOCIAL SCIENCES
ROXANNE E. FERNANDO
 MODULE 6| WEEK 11: NOVEMBER 3 - 6, 2020
STRUCTURAL FUNCTIONALISM, MARXISM, SYMBOLIC INTERACTIONISM

Analyze the basic concepts and principles of the major social science theories, the Structural-functionalism
Marxism and Symbolic Interactionism.

OBJECTIVES
I can examine the basic concepts and principles of the major social science theories related to different
social experiences.

Structural Functionalism, Marxism, Symbolic Interactionism

MATERIALS
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INTRODUCTION
This module will tackle the first of the two groups of the dominant approaches and ideas in the
social science disciplines. In social sciences, theories breathe life and provide structure to how we
make sense of what is happening around us. Every theory has its strengths and weaknesses and
provides a different perspective in examining issues.
We will study the role of structures in examining individual behavior and social and political
phenomena in general. Structural Functionalism, Marxism, and Symbolic Interactionism assert
particular views on how social structures shape and reshape the world as we know it.

#TELLIT
Fill in the table by writing the functions or work of the given institutions below.

INSTITUTIONS FUNCTIONS/WORK
School
Local Government
Family
Industries
Hospital

#EXPLAINIT
Based on your answers in the activity above, do you think how important those state
institutions in the community?
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I hope you learn a lot from the discussion, now it is time to proceed in the next ACTIVITY.

TRY THIS!

Explain the answer to the following questions concisely.

1. How the various parts of society become interrelated?

2. What caused the creation of social classes in the society?

3. What guides human action?

Watch a short video clip and choose one act that they did and explain how the concept of the
theories below is being reflected.

1. Structural Functionalism
2. Marxism

3. Symbolic Interactionism

NOTE: The video clip will be accessible at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3xhtWF7g20

Video podcast
Read about the sociology of sports by Reginald at http://www.uni.edu/greenr/soc/sportsoc.htm. After
reading, create a three-minute video podcast of your points in the given questions below.

1. Why are sports important in society?

2. How does symbolic interactionism provide context to the existence of sports?
3. How the concepts of Marxism are being reflected in discussion regarding sports?
4. What is the function of the educational institution in developing sports?
5. How do structural functionalism, Marxism, and symbolic interactionism relate to each other in the
article?

CRITERIA EXCELLENT GOOD SATISFACTORY NEEDS

4 3 2 IMPROVEMENT
1
Content Accurate information Accurate information Some information Information is
and concise concepts is provided based on is inaccurate or inaccurate.
are presented based the given questions. long-winded.
on the given
questions.
Introduction Catchy and clever Describes the topic Somewhat Irrelevant or
introduction. Provides and engages the engaging and inappropriate topic
relevant information audience as the provides vague that minimally
and establishes a introduction proceeds concepts regarding engages the
clear purpose of on the given listener.
engaging the listener questions.
immediately
Delivery Well-rehearsed, It has a smooth Appears Delivery is hesitant
smooth delivery in a delivery. unrehearsed with and choppy and
conversational style. uneven delivery. sounds like the
presenter is
reading.

REFERENCES  Carlos Peña Tatel Jr. (2016) Disciplines and Ideas in the Social Sciences, Rex Book
Store, Inc.
  Maria Carinnes P. Alejandria – Gonzales, et al. (2016) Disciplines and Ideas in the
Social Sciences, DIWA Learning Systems Inc.

Teacher ROXANNE E. FERNANDO

Contact Number 09152923703
Email Address rhoxgarcia@gmail.com
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