PATTERNS AND TRENDS - FUNCTIONALISM Flashcards
1
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value consensus explains
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society works when there is an agreement or consensus over shared values in society
2
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functionalist parsons theory
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Value consensus
3
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what does Parsons argue about social class inequalities
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in all societies, some individuals are better than others at achieving things that are worthy of being rewarded
4
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whats Davis and Moore’s theory
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Social stratification
5
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What’s the main function of social stratification?
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- allocates people to the most important position in society- doctors
- ensures people in these roles perform to their highest standards - doctors
6
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how do Davis and Moore say we can identify which positions are most important through what 2 features
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- functional uniqueness
- degree of dependency
7
Q
who criticise Davis and Moore
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Tumin
8
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what does Tumin argue
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- is it possible to determine the functional importance = cleaners in OT
- considerable conflict and resentment about the unequal distribution of rewards
- high jobs could reflect power rather than agreement among the rest of society
- D&M argue this small pool of talent but people are not given the same opportunity
- people may be motivated because they enjoy their job not always money
- creates hostility, suspicion and mistrust between different sections of society
9
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what are the functionalists sociologists for social inequalities?
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Parsons - consensus
Davis and Moore - social stratification
Tumin - A03 for Davis and Moore
