exam 1 - structural functionalism

society is made of a bunch of moving parts that move together as one

what is durkheims theory?

society will change just enough to maintain equilibrium, will not overcorrect

what happens when a large change comes into society?

at the macro level, individuals do not have power

what level does structural functionalism view society?

manifest function

things that are put in society intentionally to keep us moving forward

latent function

unintended consequences from manifest functions

institutions

structures that meet the needs of society

social facts

have persuasive effects over individuals, yet they can’t be influenced by individuals

does not account for sudden/large changes

what is one of the limits of structural functionalism?

education, socialization, shelter, food, clothing, etc

what are necessary functions for all societies?

adaptation, goal attainment, integration, and pattern maintenance

what are parsons functions of society?

if bad outweighs the good in society, social change is coming

what does mertons functional analysis aim to find?

violation of social norms

what is deviance?

affirms cultural values and norms, clarifies moral boundaries, social unity, and encourages social change

what are durkheims 4 functions of deviance?

conformation

what comes from accepting the goals and the means? (merton)

innovation (ex selling drugs)

what comes from accepting the goals and rejecting the means? (merton)

ritualism. conformity will collapse at the first sign of struggle

what comes from rejecting the goals and accepting the means? (merton)

retreatism (ex amish)

what comes from rejecting the goals and means? (merton)

revolution

what comes from rejecting but seeking to put in new goals and means? (merton)

only if another structure replaces it

when would religion dissapear?

dividing the world into sacred and profane, gods are a simple of society

what do all religions share?

answers the unanswered questions, social solidarity, social control, gives moral authority

what are durkheims 4 functions of religion?

instrumental

what are male roles?

expressive

what are female roles?

standard nuclear family

what is the most functional type of family?