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What does structural functionalism primarily emphasize?
What does structural functionalism primarily emphasize?
- Cultural practices and beliefs
- Individual behaviors and choices
- Social structure and social functions (correct)
- Natural systems and ecological balance
What term describes the unrecognized and unintended consequences of any social pattern?
What term describes the unrecognized and unintended consequences of any social pattern?
- Manifest functions
- Social structures
- Latent functions (correct)
- Latent dysfunctions
Which of the following is an example of a manifest function?
Which of the following is an example of a manifest function?
- Unintended consequences of educational policies
- Increased community engagement by schools
- Social issues arising from educational disparity
- Skill development through formal education (correct)
Which of the following could be a cause of social dysfunction?
Which of the following could be a cause of social dysfunction?
According to the structural-functional approach, every member of a social system has what?
According to the structural-functional approach, every member of a social system has what?
What is the relationship between social structure and the operation of society?
What is the relationship between social structure and the operation of society?
What is meant by social dysfunction?
What is meant by social dysfunction?
Which term is associated with the specific consequences that come from social structures according to Merton?
Which term is associated with the specific consequences that come from social structures according to Merton?
What is one of the main objectives of Marxism?
What is one of the main objectives of Marxism?
Which criticism is commonly directed at Marxism?
Which criticism is commonly directed at Marxism?
What does Habermas refer to as 'cognitive interests'?
What does Habermas refer to as 'cognitive interests'?
What does patriarchal society suggest about the roles of men and women?
What does patriarchal society suggest about the roles of men and women?
How does gender ideology contribute to societal roles?
How does gender ideology contribute to societal roles?
Which type of cognitive interest focuses on the technical understanding of nature?
Which type of cognitive interest focuses on the technical understanding of nature?
What characterizes the Historical-Hermeneutic cognitive interest?
What characterizes the Historical-Hermeneutic cognitive interest?
What aspect of society does feminist theory primarily focus on?
What aspect of society does feminist theory primarily focus on?
What is a common misconception regarding gender roles presented in gender ideology?
What is a common misconception regarding gender roles presented in gender ideology?
Which cognitive interest is governed by emancipatory interests?
Which cognitive interest is governed by emancipatory interests?
What is a significant strength of Marxism as a social science approach?
What is a significant strength of Marxism as a social science approach?
What does Structural Functionalism emphasize about society?
What does Structural Functionalism emphasize about society?
Who developed Structural Functionalism in the 1930s?
Who developed Structural Functionalism in the 1930s?
Which element is often not considered in Marxism according to its criticisms?
Which element is often not considered in Marxism according to its criticisms?
What is a primary goal of the parts within Structural Functionalism?
What is a primary goal of the parts within Structural Functionalism?
Which of the following best describes the approach of Empirical-Analytical disciplines?
Which of the following best describes the approach of Empirical-Analytical disciplines?
What is the primary purpose of the AGIL Model according to structural functionalism?
What is the primary purpose of the AGIL Model according to structural functionalism?
Which imperative of the AGIL Model focuses on setting and implementing goals?
Which imperative of the AGIL Model focuses on setting and implementing goals?
What is one of the strengths of structural functionalism noted in the content?
What is one of the strengths of structural functionalism noted in the content?
Which of the following is a criticism of structural functionalism?
Which of the following is a criticism of structural functionalism?
What aspect of society does the integration imperative of the AGIL Model address?
What aspect of society does the integration imperative of the AGIL Model address?
In the context of structural functionalism, what does the term 'latency' refer to?
In the context of structural functionalism, what does the term 'latency' refer to?
Which is a limitation associated with the methodologies used in structural functionalism?
Which is a limitation associated with the methodologies used in structural functionalism?
How does structural functionalism address the interdependence of social institutions?
How does structural functionalism address the interdependence of social institutions?
What is the primary focus of institutionalism?
What is the primary focus of institutionalism?
Which of the following best defines formal institutions?
Which of the following best defines formal institutions?
What concept does normative institutionalism primarily emphasize?
What concept does normative institutionalism primarily emphasize?
How did David Mitrany contribute to institutionalism?
How did David Mitrany contribute to institutionalism?
Which theorist is associated with the principle of supranationality within the context of the European Union?
Which theorist is associated with the principle of supranationality within the context of the European Union?
What do informal institutions typically have compared to formal institutions?
What do informal institutions typically have compared to formal institutions?
What does Stephen Krasner argue should be prioritized by the American government?
What does Stephen Krasner argue should be prioritized by the American government?
Which field does institutionalism NOT primarily focus on?
Which field does institutionalism NOT primarily focus on?
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