Functionalism: Social Class

Question 1

Parsons

Answer 1

Vale consensus & stratification - those better at achieving things are worthy of reward

Question 2

Davis & Moore

Answer 2

Allocates people in the right roles so they can be performed to the highest standard. Discuss functional uniqueness (only one person can carry it out) & dependence of others (has to give orders & depend on no one)

Question 3

Tumin

Answer 3

Critiques Davis & Moore arguing whether it is possible to determine the functional importance of a position