Basic Functionalist Theory

Functionalists are a ....

• Structural theory

• Social action theory

Functionalists take a ........

• Conflict approach

• Consensus approach

Functionalists believe that society is based on value consensus, they argue that society teaches core norms and values through...

• Socialisation

• Socialising

• Society

Who was the first ever 'professor of Sociology' (also happened to be a functionalist).?

• Parsons

• Durkheim

• Marx

Durkheim argued that Social solidarity and consensus were key to avoiding a state of uncertainty where people had too much freedom. What was this called? _ _ _ _ _ _

Give one example of how a sense of Social solidarity is promoted in society.

What analogy did Parsons use to describe the way in which the human body was like society? O_ _ _ _ _ _

What of the following were important shared values in society?

• Belief In personal space

• Belief in Education

• Belief in Meritocracy

• Belief in sanctity of life

What was the other important shared value? w _ _ _ E_ _ _ _

Do you think functionalists are correct in most of their theoretical ideas? Be ready to explain your response.

• YES

• NO