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According to functionalism, society is heading toward
According to functionalism, society is heading toward
- Equilibrium (correct)
- Disintegration
- Instability
- Revolution
According to functionalism, which of the following is NOT considered an institution?
According to functionalism, which of the following is NOT considered an institution?
- Marriage laws
- Businesses
- Social facts (correct)
- Education systems
What is the main focus of functionalism?
What is the main focus of functionalism?
- Large-scale perspective (correct)
- Social change
- Individual behavior
- Cultural diversity
Which sociologist is associated with the ideas of functionalism?
Which sociologist is associated with the ideas of functionalism?
According to functionalism, what are social facts?
According to functionalism, what are social facts?
Flashcards
Social Equilibrium
Social Equilibrium
A state of balance and stability in society, where all parts work together harmoniously.
Institutions in Functionalism
Institutions in Functionalism
Institutions are the established and enduring patterns of social behavior, like family, education, or government.
Functionalism's Focus
Functionalism's Focus
The main focus of functionalism is to analyze how social institutions and structures contribute to the overall stability and functioning of society.
Emile Durkheim and Functionalism
Emile Durkheim and Functionalism
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Social Facts
Social Facts
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Study Notes
Functionalism
- Society is seen as a system with interdependent parts, working together to maintain stability and social order.
- Family, education, economy, and religion are considered institutions that contribute to the functioning of society.
- Government is NOT considered an institution in functionalism.
- The main focus of functionalism is on the ways in which social institutions contribute to the overall stability and cohesion of society.
- Émile Durkheim is the sociologist associated with the ideas of functionalism.
- Social facts are external, objective, and independent of individual consciousness, and have a life of their own, influencing individual behavior.
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Test your knowledge on functionalism, a sociological theory developed by Emile Durkheim. Learn about the key concepts and principles of functionalism, including how society functions as a stable system with necessary structures. Explore how functionalism explains social equilibrium and its relevance in understanding societal changes.
