Social Facts and Functionalism Concepts

In this video, Professor Lara Rocha introduces Émile Durkheim, a key figure in sociology, and explains his contributions to the field, particularly his role in establishing sociology as an academic discipline. The video delves into Durkheim's concept of functionalism, which emphasizes the importance of social phenomena as part of a larger system. It also covers the idea of social facts, which are external, general, and coercive influences on individual behavior. The video concludes with a call to action for viewers to engage with additional resources and subscribe for more content.

Who is considered one of the three classical sociologists alongside Émile Durkheim?

• Auguste Comte

• Sigmund Freud

• Herbert Spencer

• Max Weber

What did Émile Durkheim establish for the first time?

• Political Science as a discipline

• Anthropology as a discipline

• Psychology as a discipline

• Sociology as a discipline

What does the functionalism theory emphasize?

• The importance of individual actions

• The significance of social institutions

• The importance of the whole in defining parts

• The role of economic factors

According to Durkheim, what is a Social Fact?

• A personal belief

• A societal norm

• An individual action

• A historical event

What is the nature of Social Facts according to Durkheim?

• Internal

• External

• Subjective

• Personal

Who produces Social Facts?

• The society

• The government

• The individual

• The family

What is the second characteristic of Social Facts?

• They are personal

• They are general

• They are unique

• They are subjective

What happens when an individual acts against societal expectations?

• They are ignored

• They are rewarded

• They are praised

• They face coercion

What is an example of a Social Fact related to eating habits?

• Eating alone

• Eating fast food

• Eating with mouth open

• Eating with hands

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