sociological perspective - Functionalism Flashcards

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Functionalism

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A sociological perspective which sees society as made up of parts which work together to maintain society as an integrated whole.

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Consensus structuralism

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Everybody agrees the way the construction of society runs. Functionalism is an example of this.

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Functional prerequisites

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Are the basic needs that must be met if society is to survive

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Value consensus

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Is a general agreement around the main values and norms of any society.

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