Social Action Theory Essay Plan (33 Marks)

Assess the usefulness of interactionist approaches to the study society (33 Marks) Introduction Definition: Interactionism = theory focused on the micro interactions that take place within society rather than macro structural factors. Plan of attack: Includes theories that you will cover. Do not use "I". Use sentences like "it could be argued it is important to consider..." and "given the evidence, it is important to acknowledge" Main Body Weber Symbolic Interactionism Labelling theory Phenomenology Ethnomethodology Structuration theory Evaluation Conflicting Theories Functionalism Marxism Feminism For example “Typifications are based on ideologies/values spread by the structure of society rather than individual shared ideas.” Conclusion Summarise key points Return to the question