Functionalism
- Created by: Joanaar
- Created on: 20-11-20 11:49
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- Functionalism
- consensus theory
- functionalists focus on stability and harmony in society and how that is maintained i.e. through shared norms and values
- organic analogy
- 2 types
- mechanical solidarity
- simple societies
- based on similarity and kinship (family ties)
- simple societies
- organic solidarity
- complex societies
- based on interdependence
- we rely on others to play their part in the specialised division of labour
- based on interdependence
- complex societies
- social solidarity means a sense of community /belonging
- mechanical solidarity
- consensus theory
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