Symbolic interactionist theory in sociology

1. Discuss symbolic interactionist theory in sociology and explain dramaturgy and ethnomethodology. Given examples from Goffman. 2. What are elements of and contributions of macrosociology and microsociology in understanding social life? Give examples of theories and practice from text. 3. What are Max Weber's five characteristics of a bureaucracy? Evaluate benefits and critique of Webers scholarship on bureaucracy. 4. Examine Stanley Milgram's Yale experiments on Obedience to Authority. Briefly describe the design of the experiment(s). What are the results/ findings of Milgram's experiments? What is the motivation for studying obedience? What purpose does obedience serve in society? Is it the same thing as conformity? What was the cost/ benefit outcome of the Milgram studies- meaning evaluate the knowledge gained and the risks involved. See text and Yale expriemtn on youTube: https://Www.youtube.comAvatch?v=wdUu3u9Web4 5. According to Durkheim, how is deviance functional to society and social order?            

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