Structural-Functionalism

Question 1

Views society as a complex unit composed of many parts that come and work together to ensure its stability and survival.

Answer 1

Structural-Functionalism

Question 2

Macro-level approach emphasizing on the following:

Answer 2

• Social structures
• Social institutions
• Social functions

Question 3

Patterns in society that are considered relatively stable

Answer 3

Social structures

Question 4

Groups that can influence norms in society

Answer 4

Social institutions

Question 5

Consequences (of each social structure) for the operation of society

Answer 5

Social functions

Question 6

Herbert Spencer compared society to what?

Answer 6

The human body.

Question 7

Elements or processes of or within society that may disrupt solidarity and stability

Answer 7

Social Dysfunction

Question 8

Recognized and intended consequences.

Answer 8

Manifest Functions

Question 9

Unrecognized and unintended consequences.

Answer 9

Latent function

Question 10

Prominent figure under Structural-Functionalism. The rules of sociological method. The elementary form of religious life. The division of labor in society suicide.

Answer 10

Emile Durkheim

Question 11

Looks into the underlying patterns in human behaviour that leads to observable social phenomena.

Answer 11

Structuralism

Question 12

Main proponents of Structuralism

Answer 12

Claude Lévi-Strauss