Functionalists views on society- Acquiring culture

Question 1

What functionalists provide the main theories?

Answer 1

Parsons and Durkheim

Question 2

organ analogy

Answer 2

society works in a similar way to the human body

Question 3

similarities between society and the human body

Answer 3

both have interconnected parts which are required to ensure that society works properly

Question 4

what are societies needs known as?

Answer 4

functional prerequisites

Question 5

examples of societies functional prerequisites

Answer 5

the production of food, the care of the young and the socialization of individuals

Question 6

what is used to meet societies functional prerequisites?

Answer 6

Social institutions such as the family and education

Question 7

stability

Answer 7

people are socialized with the same norms and values which the majority of people agree with. This maintains a peaceful society and avoids conflict

Question 8

social solidarity

Answer 8

everyone shares the same values in society, allowing them to feel as if they’re part of society and ensures that people cooperate and don’t do anything to damage society.