What is "functionalism" in our own words??

Question

What is "functionalism" in our own words??

Answer 1

Functionalism is a sociological perspective that asks what function do social institutions perform for society.

Answer 2

functionalism is a theory which sees that everything that happens in society happens for a functional reason..it helps us in some way

Answer 3

a way to function

Answer 4

It i show we look at certain rituals and social dynamics and decide what function they serve for society.

Like touching wood is a way of telling the other person that the ego is not bloated.

Answer 5

It is how society forces people to function in a way as to either fit in or survive in that society.