1/10 Wed Functionalism in Sociology Quiz

What is the main perspective in sociology that views society as a complex system with interconnected parts?

• Symbolic interactionism

• Functionalism

• Conflict theory

• Postmodernism

Who are the influential figures that laid the groundwork for the functionalist perspective?

• Karl Marx and Max Weber

• W.E.B. Du Bois and Jane Addams

• Emile Durkheim and Herbert Spencer

• Auguste Comte and Harriet Martineau

What do functionalists argue about every aspect of society?

• They have no purpose

• They contribute to overall instability

• They have a purpose or function

• They are irrelevant

What is the difference between manifest and latent functions according to functionalists?

• Manifest functions are unintended, latent functions are intended

• Manifest functions are recognized, latent functions are overlooked

• Manifest functions are overlooked, latent functions are recognized

• Manifest functions are intended, latent functions are unintended

What is a criticism of functionalism?

• It explores alternative perspectives

• It emphasizes social inequality

• It neglects issues like inequality and conflict

• It provides valuable insights

Which alternative perspective emphasizes social inequality and power struggles within society?

• Functionalism

• Conflict theory

• Symbolic interactionism

• Postmodernism

How can functionalism be applied to better understand social phenomena?

• By analyzing how healthcare institutions contribute to the overall well-being of society

• By examining the struggles of marginalized groups within society

• By exploring alternative perspectives

• By neglecting the complexity of society

What does functionalism provide a valuable perspective for understanding?

• The construction of meaning through interactions

• The struggles of marginalized groups within society

• The organization and functioning of society

• The neglect of social inequality

What do societal institutions such as family, education, and government serve according to functionalists?

• They serve specific functions contributing to the overall well-being of society

• They are irrelevant

• They contribute to overall instability

• They serve no specific functions

What is the sociological perspective that views society as a living organism with various parts working together to maintain balance and order?

• Postmodernism

• Symbolic interactionism

• Functionalism

• Conflict theory