functionalism key concepts theory

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What is the definition of: the bonds that hold society together create a feeling of belonging and a willingness to abide by the shared norms and values
social solidarity
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What is the definition of: parts of the social system fit together to form a whole- parts are linked
interrelated
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What is the definition of: a lack of value consensus often in a period of confusion the values of society may be unclear or called in to question
anomie
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What is the definition of: the parts of society are in balance
equilibrium
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What is the definition of: refers to the shared agreement over norms and values agreement over what behaviour is acceptable
value consensus
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What is the definition of: the building blocks of society e.g. education, the family,religion,legal framework,which all work together to create and support the whole
social institutions
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What is the definition of: every institution has a positive contribution to the maintenance of social order and stability
functions
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What is the definition of: when an institution fails to function effectively it may disrupt the whole
dysfunctional
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What is the definition of: society is characterised by value consensus balance and harmony individuals are integrated and regulated
social order
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Who said that people are basically selfish unless they learn to share common values/ commit to co-operation then society would fall soon fall in to chaos/disorder
Durkheim
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who said that society had functional prerequisites
Parsons
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Who agues that if societys are to survive in a healthy state then 4 functional prerequisites have to be met by 4 sub symptoms- GAIL mode
Parsons
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What FP is this: the selection/definition of a society's priorities/ aims/goals/ proving the means of achieving them
Goal attainment
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What FP is this: adapting to the environment and proving the basic material necessities for continued human existence and sufficient resources to achieve valued social goals
Adaptation
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What FP is this: coordinating all parts of the social sytsym to achieve shared goals with people having a scene of belonging to society
Intergeneration
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What FP is this: minimising social tensions and interpersonal conflicts which might prevent individuals and society form working efficiently
Latency
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What is the definition of: parts of the social system fit together to form a whole- parts are linked

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What is the definition of: a lack of value consensus often in a period of confusion the values of society may be unclear or called in to question

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What is the definition of: the parts of society are in balance

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What is the definition of: refers to the shared agreement over norms and values agreement over what behaviour is acceptable

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