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Key Concepts of Functionalism
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a level Sociology (Families and Households) Mind Map on Key Concepts of Functionalism, created by emily baulf on 12/26/2016.
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Key Concepts of Functionalism
the functionalist perspective on society
funtionalists believe that society is based on VALUE CONSENSUS
a set of shared norms and values- into which society socialises its members
functionalists believe that every member of society is happy with these shared norms and values
ROSE TINTED VIEW
they see society as being made up of seperate subsystems that rely on each other.
such as ...
EDUCATION SYSTEM
ECONOMY
THE FAMILY
funtionalists often compare society to a biological organism; such as the human body; where each sub-system is relient on one another.
e.g. just as the heart or the lungs performs essential functions for the body, the family performs essential functions for society
such as...
SOCIALISATION OF THE YOUNG
functionalist perspective on the family
performs the 4 essential funtions of a stable society
STABLE SATISFACTION OF THE SEX DRIVE
REPRODUCTION OF THE NEXT GEN.
MEETING ITS MEMBERS' ECONOMIC NEEDS
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