Parsons Functionalist Edited Flashcards
What are the theory for parsons functionalist ?
- parsons : organic analogy
- parsons : value consensus and stratification
Talcott parsons : organic analogy
What is organic analogy ?
Society as a human body with different organs contributing as a whole
What human example does Talcott use for organic analogy ?
Lungs provide oxygen for the blood which is pumped around the body for the heart
Talcott: organic analogy
The same way the lung provides oxygen for blood for the body to heart is the same way what happens in society ?
Families and education institutions socialise future workers
WHO socialises future workers ?
Families and educational institution
If families and education institutions socialise future workers who can they play a role in ?
Play role in the economic system
Talcott Parsons : organic analogy
What does future workers within the company economic system provide ?
Consumer goods and services we need
What are the three ways society is like a human organism ?
- System
- Needs
- Functions
What is system ?
Both body and society are self regulating system of inter related but independent parts that fit together
According to system what is a self regulating system ?
Both body and society
according to system , both the body and society are self regulating systems of what ?
Inter-related but independent parts that fit together
How does system work in society ?
Parts of social institutions which works with individuals
Examples of parts in society that are social institutions that work with individuals according to system ?
Education , healthcare , government
Talcott : organic analogy
According to Talcott what is needs ?
Organs in the body need to survive so does society
What does the human body need according to needs parsons ?
Needs oxygen , food and water
What does society need according to Talcott needs ?
Well socialised people , taxations , consumerism
What is functions according to parsons : organic analogy ?
Both institutions in society and organs in the body serve certain purposes
How does functions link to society according to Talcott : organic analogy ?
Economy meets needs for society by meeting needs for food and shelter
What does society need different people with according to Talcott Parsons : organic analogy ?
People with different skills , status , rewards and motivations
If society has people with different rewards , skills , motivation what can society do according to Talcott parsons ?
Society to function correctly
What element is there to inequality ?
Functional
