FUNCTIONALIST

Question 1

What’s the functionalist view on social inequality

Answer 1

it is necessary for all societies to have inequality in order to survive ~ see it as positive

Question 2

why do functionalist believe we have inequality

Answer 2

to maintain a healthy balance of the whole society ~ it is an incentive to work hard

motivates people to work hard

Question 3

Meritocracy in functionalist views?

Answer 3

the idea that people succeed based on their talent and efforts rather than social background

Question 4

Social Darwinism

Answer 4

strongest people in society become wealthy and powerful whilst weakest are pushed and controlled

survival of the fittest

Question 5

functionalist view on poverty and inequality

Question 6

What did davis and Moore argue about allocation role and performance

Answer 6

there is inequality in all societies and it’s important for societies to function

most important positions are best rewarded and least important are poorly rewarded

Question 7

what do davis and more argue about functional prerequisites for role allocation

Answer 7

1.)all roles must be filled

2.)they must be filled by most capable individuals

3.)necessary training must be undertaken

4.)the roles must be performed conscientiously

Question 8

why do functionalist believe we have inequality