Here are the basic sociological concepts used to describe our social structure.

First is the
Functionalism. Functionalism is a concept that views society as an intricate, yet ordered and
stable system with interrelated structures, functions or social patterns to respond to people's
demands. For instance, when people get old, they progressively retire from society and are
relieved of their obligations. This change supports the discrimination (ageism) of the elderly who
are less helpful to society. Another example is deviance, this creates social cohesion by making
certain behaviours. A group identity develops that are branded abnormal.

Another basic concept is the Marxism expounded by Karl Marx. Karl and Friedrich Engels'
economic and political theories argue that the struggle between the working class (proletariat)
and the owners of production means (bourgeoisie, etc.) takes place, that the struggle is
essential for societal development and leads to a substitution of capitalism by communism. An
example of Marxism is capitalism. Financial status is a capital reference – notably for start-up
companies (rather than emergency savings or the house you live in). Capitalism is a system that
provides the freedom to invest, gain money and keep profits for private persons with capital.

The opposite of capitalism is communism, when the state has all property and decides what is
to be produced.

Another theory is the Feminism. It is the notion that men and women should have equal political
and legal rights, sexual autonomy and autonomy (agency). It is a social movement demanding
economic, political and social equal opportunities for women and men. It is a theoretical point of
view which states that women are systematically and specifically oppressed and opposes
gender and sexual role assumptions. An example of Feminism are gender scripts wherein The
learned behavior patterns of a community related to various sexes. Gender scripts provide a
wide variety of gender standards connected with various men and women – including more
conventional attire, speech and self-expression. Instead of being 'gender-based' the word
'gender-script' emphasizes that individuals must 'act' actively, but at the same time a script is
only a guide, and individuals have great flexibility to interpret and play with the proposed
conventional methods of expressing gender.

the next concept is the Interactionism. The belief that the self-concept of each person is founded
on an understanding of how others see it. The social identity is how you look at yourself in a
society in relation to others. A variety of distinct social roles are likely to be included, including
the function of the individual in home and at work and its societal status more broadly
depending on the class, gender, ethnicity, etc.
LasT is the Postmodernism. It is a wide and perhaps deliberately complex word, often used to
describe the arts and philosophy which is suspicious of the 'objective.' Consumer society has
greater importance than job, wealth, and social class background than food, consumption and
leisure activities as a source of identity, status and division.