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Which level of orientation does functionalism adopt when looking at society?
Macro-level orientation
According to functionalism, society has evolved like
Animals
What does functionalism address in terms of society's constituent elements?
Norms, customs, traditions, and institutions
According to Talcott Parsons, functionalism emphasizes the effort to impute the effect of each feature, custom, or practice on the functioning of a supposedly stable, cohesive system.
Talcott Parsons emphasized the importance of considering the effects of each feature, custom, or practice.
Test your knowledge on structural functionalism, a theoretical framework that views society as a complex system promoting solidarity and stability. Explore the macro-level orientation and learn how society evolves like organisms.
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