Sociology Unit 4 Theory and Methods

Functionalism is a what scale aproach, this means?

What kind of aproach does Functionalism take ?

What is the biological analogy?

What are the 4 subsystems that meed societies needs suggested by Parsons?

What is mecanical solidarity ?

What is organic solidarity?

What is anomie and how does it arise?

In what 3 ways does Parsons say society is similar to a biological system?

How does Merton criticsise Parsons' anaylasis of the organic analogy?

What is Value consesnsus?

Suggested by Parsons, what are the two mechanisms of the social system that ensure individuals conform to shared norms and values ?

Socialisation and social contol ensure individuals are orientated towards meeting society's shared goals.

What is social change?

What was the single institution within traditional society?

Define structural differentiation.