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Functionalism (Parsons (Between the different systems (institution) of…
Functionalism
Parsons
He believe that society works together because we rely on each other for certain functions, like the human body. If one system fails, the whole society stops functioning, like if the heart fails all of the other organs would stop functioning
Between the different systems (institution) of society, there are four sub-systems. Sub-systems are the shared value systems the link and co-ordinate the different parts of society
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Integration: A society needs a belief system that integrates people through shared ways of thinking e.g. School
Parson argues that social order is achieved through the shared culture, a central value system. Social order is only possible as members of society agree on the norms and values. Parson calls this value consensus
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Durkheim
Social Solidarity: It refers to where everyone should have a valued consensus of the same norms and values, in order for society to be well-integrated and to function efficiently
Modern Society
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Inter-dependence: individuals perform different tasks and often have different values and interests. We rely on each other to perform different tasks.
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Pre-Modern Society
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Bound together by commonalities, similitudes and likenesses
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Merton
Manifest functions
The intended function, doing something to achieve a goal or to produce something
Latent function
The unintended function such as promoting a sense of solidarity in times on hardship, when individuals might be tempted to look after themselves at the expense of others.
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