class functionalists 40mk

Question 1

meritocracy

Answer 1

davis and moore - talented are rewarded - talented have best jobs and get more money

smooth running of society depends on social stratification

Question 2

value and consensus and stratification

Answer 2

parsons - social stratification and hierarchy really important - leads to value consensus and social order - you need some people to be higher up making decisions and ensuring people abide by rules for society to run smoothly

Question 3

role allocation

Answer 3

Durkheim - some degree of inequality is required to motivate individuals to fill different positions within the society

davis and moore - allocates the right people to do most important roles

Question 4

merton

Answer 4

inequality is an example of a latent function - exists because even though its undesirable, it is functional for part of social system

manifest function - intended outcome
latent function - unintended consequence