AQA Sociology A2 - Parsonian Functionalism - Part 1, AGIL - Flashcards in A Level and IB Sociology

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Basic Recap: What is the first name of Parsons?

Talcott

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What famous analogy does Parsons use to compare society with the human body?

Organic Analogy

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What is a functional prerequisite?

A basic need [for society] to survive.

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What 4 essential prerequisites does society need to survive according to Parsons?

Adaptation, Goal Attainment, Integration, Latency (Pattern Maintenance)

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An instrumental need is a "means to an end", what is an expressive need?

Needs related to emotional channelling.

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Which 2 functional prerequisites are "Expressive Needs" (some made up needs are here so that the answer to another question isn't revealed) ?

Integration & Latency

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Hedonism is an example of what?

Goal Attainment

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What is functional interdependence?

A term to describe how all social institutions rely on each other to work.

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How does Parsons explain deviance?

As a result of inadequate socialisation.

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AQA Sociology A2 - Parsonian Functionalism - Part 1, AGIL