Key Concepts of Functionalism

the functionalist perspective on society
1. funtionalists believe that society is based on VALUE CONSENSUS
  1. a set of shared norms and values- into which society socialises its members
    1. functionalists believe that every member of society is happy with these shared norms and values
      1. ROSE TINTED VIEW
2. they see society as being made up of seperate subsystems that rely on each other.
  1. such as ...
    1. EDUCATION SYSTEM
      1. ECONOMY
        THE FAMILY
  2. funtionalists often compare society to a biological organism; such as the human body; where each sub-system is relient on one another.
    1. e.g. just as the heart or the lungs performs essential functions for the body, the family performs essential functions for society
      1. such as...
        SOCIALISATION OF THE YOUNG
functionalist perspective on the family
1. performs the 4 essential funtions of a stable society
  1. STABLE SATISFACTION OF THE SEX DRIVE
  2. REPRODUCTION OF THE NEXT GEN.
  4. MEETING ITS MEMBERS' ECONOMIC NEEDS

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