Feminism, Marxism, Functionalism

Question 1

Functionalism

Answer 1

Functionalists perceive the human society like the human body.This is called the organic or biological analogy because it compares society to a living organism.
The different parts of the body all have jobs to keep you healthy; in the same way , each part of society is seen as having functions that all help the society as a whole to be healthy and survive. In Summary, Functionalist believe individuals have specific functions in the society to keep society healthy and survive.

Question 2

Marxism

Answer 2

Marxism is a perspective that argues that modern industrial societies are based on a fundamental conflict between different social classes.
Marxists argue that there is a permanent and continuous conflict of interest between the social classes that takes the form of strikes and other protests by the working class, and can lead to revolution.

Question 3

Feminism

Answer 3

Feminism is the movement against patriachy. it is the belief that men are not the only leading factor in a country. Feminists argue that it is men who control society, and who have wealthy and power in all aspects of society. In relationships, families, the world of work, education and so on.

Question 4

Feminists (types explained)

Answer 4

Feminists covers a wide range of ideas that there are several stands within feminism.

Question 5

Liberal feminists

Answer 5

• They believe that major advances have been made and that equality can be reached through further changes such as new laws; their views do not emphasise conflicts.

Question 6

Radical feminists

Answer 6

• They believe that despite these advances societies remain fundamentally patriachial and men still have power; though this may now be less obvious, radical changes are still needed.

Question 7

Marxist ( or socialist) feminists

Answer 7

• They bring together the insights of both Marxism and feminism, focusing on how class and gender work together to produce fundamental divisions in society.