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Functionalism addresses society in terms of the function of its constituent elements, which include:
Functionalism addresses society in terms of the function of its constituent elements, which include:
- Political ideologies exclusively
- Economic factors only
- Individual desires and aspirations
- Norms, customs, traditions, and institutions (correct)
According to structural functionalism, society is seen as a:
According to structural functionalism, society is seen as a:
- Hierarchical system with unequal parts for competition and conflict
- Simple system with independent parts for diversity and change
- Random system with unrelated parts for chaos and disorder
- Complex system with parts working together for solidarity and stability (correct)
According to the text, which sociologist popularized the analogy of society's parts as 'organs' working toward the proper functioning of the 'body' as a whole?
According to the text, which sociologist popularized the analogy of society's parts as 'organs' working toward the proper functioning of the 'body' as a whole?
- Max Weber
- Herbert Spencer (correct)
- Karl Marx
- Emile Durkheim
What does structural functionalism emphasize in relation to society's features, customs, or practices?
What does structural functionalism emphasize in relation to society's features, customs, or practices?
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According to Talcott Parsons, structural functionalism addresses society in terms of the function of its constituent elements, emphasizing:
According to Talcott Parsons, structural functionalism addresses society in terms of the function of its constituent elements, emphasizing:
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