Topic 12 Structural Functionalism

Question 1

What does structural functionalism seeks to?

Answer 1

To analyze society through a general theoretical system using multiple disciplines of social sciences to create a single general theory of human relations.

Question 2

Comparative method

Answer 2

Is the analysis of shared features and differences of the facts and phenomena

Question 3

Problem

Answer 3

Group of facts and circumstances that complicate the achievement of an objective

Question 4

Two types of solidarity

Answer 4

Mechanical solidarity: Exists when social beliefs and practices are shared among other things; when everyone knows what to do and what not to depending on others to achieve it
Organic solidarity: There is a division of labor, where individuals rely on each other to achieve an objective, such societies beliefs are replaced by interest.

Question 5

Role

Answer 5

The part that each person plays in society and is a consequence of a certain status

Question 6

Main object of study of structural functionalism

Answer 6

Cultural expressions norms and values ​​of society

Question 7

Another important influences in Structural functionalism

Answer 7

Robert K. Merton
Durkheim
Comte
Spencer

Question 8

Social relations elements

Answer 8

Production
Power
Social Solidarity

Question 9

Who started structural functionalism?

Answer 9

Talcott Parsons