Functionalism Flashcards
Is functionalism consensus or conflict?
Consensus- society works by pp working towards shared goal, functions based on shared norms and values.
Functionalists are structuralists, what does this mean?
Social structure that shapes behaviour through socialisation.
What do Functionalists believe?
Society institutions perform functions contribute to society.
Define organic analogy
Different organs perform different functions to keep human healthy.
Family meets emotional needs, school teaches life skills, workplace contributes to economy.
Used by Spencer and Parsons.
What are Durkheim’s key principles?
Society shapes the individual.
Social solidarity socialisation and anomie.
How does society shape the individual?
Norms and values passed through society shape behvaiour/ thoughts.
What does Durkheim think about social solidarity, socialisation and anomie?
When pp have too much freedom causes fear of uncertainty of their place in the world= anomie.
According to Durkheim, can we prevent anomie?
Creating social solidarity
How is social solidarity taught?
Through socialisation
Define socialisation
Learning behaviour for society via schools, family, media etc.
