Neo-Functionalism

Question 1

Name the theorist associated with New-Functionalism

Answer 1

Merton

Question 2

What was Mertons theory called?

Answer 2

The Strain Theory

Question 3

What was Mertons work essentially an update of?

Answer 3

Durkheim’s consensus theory (functionalism)

Question 4

Define ‘goal’

Answer 4

Something you strive for

Question 5

Give an example of a goal in the strain theory

Answer 5

The American dream

Question 6

Define ‘means’

Answer 6

How you achieve a goal

Question 7

Name the 4 ways that people adapt to a situation in the strain theory

Answer 7

Innovate, Ritualism, Retreatism, Rebellion

Question 8

What do innovators do in the strain theory?

Answer 8

Reject legitimate means and find their own way of achieving a dream

Question 9

What do ritualists do in the strain theory?

Answer 9

Give up trying and become deviant

Question 10

What do retreatists do in the strain theory?

Answer 10

Give up and drop out of society

Question 11

What do rebels do in the strain theory?

Answer 11

Replace means and goals completely