functionalism

Question 1

Structures in society dictate our behaviour - what is another way of saying this?

Answer 1

top down deterministic

Question 2

what type of approach does functionalism take?

Answer 2

macro

Question 3

Who is the founding father of functionalism?

Answer 3

Emile Durkheim

Question 4

Explain organic analogy

Answer 4

society is like a body - organs (institutions) work together to function correctly and need to meet the same needs

Question 5

what are norms and values?

Answer 5

ensure everything works towards the same goals to maintain social order and control

Question 6

what is functional fit?

Answer 6

changes occur in society gradually to best meet needs of society

e.g main family type used to be nuclear (two parents and children) but now there are many types

Question 7

How do functionalists believe we should study society?

Answer 7

sociology should be scientific to establish cause and effect
society is predictable so can be studied scientifically

Question 8

what type of view do functionalists take?

Answer 8

positivist

Question 9

AO3 - marxists and feminists disagreement

Answer 9

society is not good and positive for everyone

Question 10

AO3 - social action theorists disagreement

Answer 10

we are not passive puppets dictated by society

Question 11

AO3 - post modernists disagreement

Answer 11

we no longer live in a neat and structured society like when Durkheim was alive
it is fragmented and chaotic