functionalism Flashcards
explain functionalism
functionalism claims that society is in consensus and that everything in society has a function. it imagines it like a human body all different organs serving their own role and working for the greater good of the body. functionalism does not believe that one group exploits another and believes that without everyone in society doing their role we would enter anomie. norms and values are made to make sure everyone
features of functionalism
functionalism is a structural consensus theorie believing everything has a function and that society creates norms and values based on what people beleuve is right
strengths of functionalism
offers an explanation for almost everything and the structure
explains change as evolutionary like nature instead of revolutionary
explains inequalities by justifying them
What object is used to represent functionalism
Human body - all the body parts work together for greater good of the body
Brain - religion
Economy - lungs
Heart - family
Legal system - stomach
Intestines - education
Genitals - health system
Functionalists opinions on cultural capital
Shakespeare brings psychological and moral benefits compared to something like pop music or marvel
