Functionalism and New Right theory 0.0 / 5 ? SociologySociological theoryA2/A-levelAQA Created by: Abbie BroadbentCreated on: 13-03-15 12:11 34521 Across 1. NR - boys who grow up without father lack role model = lack self control. 'Underclass' - longterm unemployed - responsible for problems in society. (6) 4. Criticises 3 key assumptions of Parsons: indespensability - untested assumption, functional unity - some parts of society HAVE functional autonomy, universal functionalism - some parts of society ARE dysfunctional. (6) 5. Funct. - Society had 4 basic functional prerequisites that must be solved for society to survive: adaption, goal attainment, integration, latency. Change is gradual (structural differentiation) - society develops kinship loses functions. (7) Down 2. Funct. - Social life can be achieved through consensus and a collective conscience consisting of common beliefs and sentiments (8) 3. NR - one parent families put children at a disadvantage (6, 3, 5)
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