Functionalism Criticisms

Question 1

What does logic say ? And what do functionalists state?

Answer 1

-func states that things exist because of their function
-a real explanation should identify something’s cause (which has to come before the effect/function) -this is called teleology

Question 2

What is the conflict perspective criticisms?

Answer 2

-society is not harmonious
-harmful as it legitimises the status quo and inequality

Question 3

What are action perspective’s criticisms?

Answer 3

-func views people as puppets on sting- no free will
-it is actually the opposite- individuals create society not the other way round.

Question 4

What are the postmodernist criticisms?

Answer 4

-func assumes society is stable and orderly
-does not account for diversity & instability in todays society
-func is an example of a metra-narrative that attempts to create a model of society as a whole