What are some examples of functionalist??

Question

What are some examples of functionalist??

Answer 1

Functionalism (Durkheim, etc.) Social institutions, social stability, interdependent

___ Viewed society as an entity larger than the sum of its parts.

___ Conceptualized social facts as social patterns external to individuals.

___ Discovered the social basis of human behavior.

___ Disorganization and adjustment to achieve equilibrium.

___ Consensus on common values.

(MACRO) SFT places emphasis on function, interdependence, consensus, equilibrium, and evolutionary change.  Society is composed of interdependent parts working together to fill the needs of society.

Functionalist view of education:

Transmission of culture through (socialization)

Prepares adults for adulthood (social integration)

Provides pathways into the structure of society (social placement)

Increases the number of educated individuals in society (cultural innovation)

Functionalist view of social stratification:

Inequality is inevitable and necessary for society as a whole

Society is ranked by order of importance

Functionalist view of politics:

Government enforces norms, and regulates conflict

Government plans and coordinates activity

Government conducts dealings with other societies