Functionalism Flashcards
1
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social solidarity
A
interdependence between individuals in society
2
Q
social order
A
how institutions, groups and values work together to keep society stable
3
Q
social structures
A
stable arrangement of institutions where humans interact in society
4
Q
organic analogy
A
using the body and its functions to describe societym
5
Q
macro theory
A
large scale social processes (e.g., stability/change)
6
Q
consensus theory
A
people have shared interest/ a broad consensus on norms and values, allowing society to function harmoniously
7
Q
equilibrium
A
theoretical state of balance
8
Q
adaptation
A
provides production and consumption
9
Q
social change
A
changes in human interactions and relationships that transform cultural and social institutions
10
Q
EVALUATION -> strengths
A
- acknowledges power structures & relationship between structures
- acknowledges that we do live in a capitalist society
- acknowledges that people are affected by social structures
- organic analogy
11
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EVALUATION -> weaknesses
A
- some things are dysfunctional/harmful to society
- neglects to acknowledge the source of social conflict (imbalance of power)
- cannot explain social change
