Functionalism

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What view is functionalism?

Consensus

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What theory is functionalism?

Structural

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What do functionalists believe?

The individual is less important than the social structure

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What do functionalists believe society does to a person?

A person is shaped and constrained by society

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What is functionalism?

Where society is viewed as a whole

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What do functionalists compare society to?

A human body/ biological organism

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Why do functionalists compare society to this?

As we are interdependent but perform a specific function

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What do functionalists believe causes stability in society?

Being socialized into norms and values that most people agree on (value consensus)

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Why does Durkheim argue that societies need social solidarity?

To create a feeling of belonging to a larger community and shared identity