Functionalism Flashcards

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Functionalism?

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Sociological theory made of various institutions which operates to serve an useful purpose.

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What is Consensus?

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A general agreement

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Structural Consensus Theory

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. It is argued that fuctionalism is a Structural Consensus Theory

. This is because there is a social structure that shapes individuals behaviour

. Behaviour is shaped through socialisation
. Functionalist believe that society is based on value consensus.

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What is value consensus?

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When people agree on a set of norms and values that exist in society

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Durkheim
(Functionalism)

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. Argued that society exist separate from the individual

. The individuals are constrained by social facts.

. He believe that individual freedom wasn’t good for society

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What are the social facts?

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. Beliefs
. Moral codes
. Basic values

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Parson
(Functionalism)

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. He viewed society as an analogous to the human body

. Institutions operate like organs, working together to form society. (Organic analogy)

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Functionalist views in education

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. Education has the role of secondary socialisation

. Education has the role of passing core social values

. Education has the role of allocation

. Functionalist suggest that education provides training for the skills needed for workplace

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Durkheim
(Education)

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. He argues that education passes on norms and values which are useful to integrate into society

. Education performs the role of creating social order

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What is social order?

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Based on consensus and social cohesion, education performs the role of strengthening social solidarity

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Parson
(Education)

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. He argues that the education system act as a bringe between family and adult roles

. He explores the concept of allocation within education

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Role of allocation within education?

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Based on meritocracy since ducation passes the values of achievement

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Meritocracy

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Social rewards are allocated base of talent, effort and work. This means that hardwork and equal opportunity produce the greatest rewards in education.

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