Sociology- Functionalism
Who founded Functionalism?
Emile Durkheim
Is funcationalism a macro or micro theory?
Macro
What did Durkheim believe society was based on?
Consensus
Why should we all share the same norms and values?
So there is a value consensus
If too msny people dont learn the values or have different values it would leave society in a state of...
normlessness
What did Durkheim call a society where noone followed the same values?
Anomie
What analogy did Durkheim use to describe his theory?
Organic analogy
What did Talcott Parsons about 'primary socialisation'?
Teaches children the basic norms and values of society, the child internalises societies cultur and this ensures values consnsus is maintained
What did Talcott parsons say about 'Stabalisation of adult personalities'?
Family provides stability and emotional security, a safe haven away from the stresses of everyday life, family workds like a warm bath easing away the worries of the world
What is the adaptation definition in functionalism?
Institutions that help people to adapt to the environment
What is the integration definiton in functionalism?
Institutions that help to unify all of the other parts of society
What are goal attainments in functionalism?
Institiutions that help to deciede societys goals and organise people to attain them
What is latency and pattern maintenence in functionalism?
Institutions that help to pass on the culture of society