Functionalism Flashcards

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Parsons (1942)

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saw youth as an important transitional stage during a potentially stressful time. They must leave the security of the family and become independent in their job, marriages and money management.

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Talcot Parsons (1962)

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argued ‘youth’ as a social category which emerged due to changes in the family associated with the development of capitalism. Pre capitalist - youth was a rite of passage. Post capitalist - divide in role of the family and workplace. The role of the workplace became a place where youth would learn skills not taught by the family.

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Eisenstadt (1956)

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saw youth culture as a way of bringing young people into society. Provides a sense of belonging with shared norms and values during this isolated stage. It allows youth to ‘let off steam’ and tension as its a period of rebellion full of ‘high spirits’ and ‘hormones’

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Abrams (1959)

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youth culture were a distinct group with increasing job opportunities and therefore spending power and so targeted businesses and the media. Abrams believed that youth culture was created by the media.

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