Theory 2 - Structural Functionalism Flashcards
Structural Functionalism is based on the ________ Analogy.
Organic Analogy
The Organic Analogy was developed by social philosophers Auguste _______ and Emil ________.
Auguste Comte and Emil Durkheim
In the organic analogy, each part needs to be in a state of __________.
Equilibrium
Comte introduced the idea of _________, that social science should be based on ________ observations.
Positivism, empirical observations
Comte also focused on terms such as solidarity (__________) and consensus (______)
solidarity (interconnectedness) consensus (social unity)
Talcot Parsons believed that behavior was motivated by efforts to _________ to the _____ ____ of society.
Which leads to ways that promote the common good.
conform, moral code
Parsons believed that the key to societal survival was the shared _____ and _______ held by individual members.
Deviations would lead to disorganization, which threatens the survival of the system.
norms and values
Primary Terms - _____“_____
Tasks performed to ensure survival are _____“_____ in nature. Historical analysis assumes males are best suited for providing for the material needs.
instrumental
Primary Terms - _____“_____
Psychological satisfaction is _____“_____ in nature. Because of biology, it is assumed that females are suited to provide love, communication and support.
expressive
Basic Assumption
The function of families is to _________ and _________ children.
procreate and socialize children.
Basic Assumption - The function of families is to procreate and socialize children.
By doing so, a _______ family can successfully integrate into the overall society.
nuclear family
Basic Assumption - All systems have ________.
functions
Basic Assumption - All systems have functions.
_________ roles, like instrumental males and expressive females maintain the basic structure of society.
Differentiated roles
Basic Assumption - All systems have functions.
Internal members are more tightly _____ ________ than to those external to the system
bound together
Equilibrium denotes __________ in society.
Homeostasis
Robert Merton’s Typology of Deviant Behavior
Accepting Cultural Goals / Accepting Institutionalized Means
Conformity
Robert Merton’s Typology of Deviant Behavior
Accepting Cultural Goals / Rejecting Institutionalized Means
Innovation
Robert Merton’s Typology of Deviant Behavior
Rejecting Cultural Goals / Rejecting Institutionalized Means
Retreatism
Robert Merton’s Typology of Deviant Behavior
Rejecting Cultural Goals / Accepting Institutionalized Means
Ritualism
Robert Merton’s Typology of Deviant Behavior
NEW Cultural Goals / NEW Institutionalized Means
Rebellion
Critique
Outdated due to it’s incompetence to _______ in family structures.
The assumptions are based off of “normal” American family, thus it is conservative politically and culturally.
change
Critique
Confuses function with _____
Performing function is not a _______ explanation as to why families exist.
cause, causal
Strengths
________ _______ is still valid. The ______ _______ theory incorporates concepts of equilibrium/roles in microsocial analysis.
Organic Analogy, Family Systems
