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According to functionalism, society is heading toward what?
According to functionalism, society is heading toward what?
What are social facts according to Durkheim?
What are social facts according to Durkheim?
Which of the following is NOT considered an institution in functionalism?
Which of the following is NOT considered an institution in functionalism?
What is functionalism based on?
What is functionalism based on?
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According to functionalism, how does society maintain stability?
According to functionalism, how does society maintain stability?
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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.
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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.
