Functionalism Flashcards
1
Q
Who are the key thinkers for func?
A
-Herbert spencer
-Emile durkheim
-parsons
-weber
-murdock
2
Q
What is the organic analogy?
A
The comparison of society to a human body-parsons
3
Q
What is value consensus?
A
People agree on values important to society
4
Q
What does socialisation do?
A
Teach core values
5
Q
What is the focus of functionalism?
A
-how different parts of society work together and that theses parts have functions for individuals as well as society as a whole
-values & norms reinforce social order and solidarity
-values are passed on through socialisation (primary-family) (secondary-education,media)
