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Is Structural Functionalism a micro or macro level approach?
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Macro-Level Orientation
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What is the main idea behind the Structural Functionalism Approach?
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Society is a complex system whose parts work together to promote stability.
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Which sociologist in history support Structural Functionalism?
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Herbert SpencerEmile Durkheim Augustine Comte
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What are two components of structural functionalism ?
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1. Social Structures2. Social Functions
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What are Social Structures?
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Relative stable patterns of behaviour
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What are Social Functions?
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Consequences for the operation of society as a whole - usually benefit society
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What are the two types of Social Functions?
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1. Manifest Functions: intended consequences 2. Latent functions: unintended consequences
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What are Social Dysfunctions?
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Undesirable effects on the operation of society.
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What are Social Institutions?
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Subsystems of enduring patterns of social relationships; the subsystems's normal state is at equilibrium (balance among parts).
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What does a change in one institution provoke?
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Provokes changes in others institutions; change is disruptive
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What is consensus?
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Term to describe that others agree about societal values ; seen when changing institutions.
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What are 4 disadvantages of Structural Functionalism?
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1. Too Brad 2. Ignores inequalities (social class, race, gender)3. Focuses stability at the expense of conflict 4. Assumes natural order
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What did Emile Durkheim Believe?
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Society is a social system which has needs for survival and that social structures and institutions fulfil these needs; there is a predominance of society over individuals
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What is Mechanical Solidarity?
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Social bonds based on common sentiments, moral; structural functionalists believe division of labour in pre-industrial societies is based on this concept
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What is Organic Solidarity?
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Social bonds based on specialization and independence, strong among industrial(modern) societies.
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