Functionalism

Functionalism

1. Durkheim

   • Social solidarity
   • Microcosm
   • Specialist skills
   • Value consensus

2. Parsons

   • Meritocracy
   • Value consensus
   • Particularistic standards
     • Ascribed status
       • Universalistic standards

3. Davis & Moore

   • Role allocation
     • Sift & sorts
   • Inequality is necessary

4. Blau Ducan - Modern equality = Human capital workers

   • Meritocratic education is good.. allows each person to be allocated to a job best suited for them
     • Maximise productivity in the economy