5 Questions
According to functionalism, society is heading toward what?
Equilibrium
What are social facts according to Durkheim?
Ways of thinking and behaving that are external to individuals
Which of the following is NOT considered an institution in functionalism?
Individuals
What is functionalism based on?
The ideas of Emile Durkheim
According to functionalism, how does society maintain stability?
Through necessary structures
Study Notes
Functionalism
- According to functionalism, society is heading toward equilibrium and stability.
Social Facts
- Social facts are aspects of social life that are external to, and coercive of, individuals, according to Durkheim.
Institutions
- The family is considered an institution in functionalism, while a business is NOT.
Foundations
- Functionalism is based on the idea that society is made up of interdependent parts that work together to maintain social order.
Stability Maintenance
- According to functionalism, society maintains stability through the functional contributions of its various institutions and structures.
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.
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