Sociology A2- Theories 5.0 / 5 based on 1 rating ? SociologyTheoriesA2/A-levelAQA Created by: 1998joCreated on: 25-05-17 10:53 IsFunctionalism a structure or action theory? Structural 1 of 17 is Functionalism a Macro or micro theory? Macro 2 of 17 Is Functionalism a consensus or conflic theory? Consensus 3 of 17 What is the organic analogy? view of society as a sytem-like a body 4 of 17 Wo is the founding father of Functionalism? Emile Durkheim 5 of 17 What was the role of the family acording to Parsons? Sciolisation and Stabilising adult relationships (Warm bath) 6 of 17 What is the collective conscience? All memeber of society socialised into same norms and values 7 of 17 If there is a strong collective Conscience what does this create? Social solidarity 8 of 17 What is normlessness called? Anomie 9 of 17 How do functionalists belive you can manage social disorder? Proffesional organisations e.g. trade unions. 10 of 17 What is social equilibrium? and Who came up with it? Parsons- the various parts of society being in balance. 11 of 17 How is social equilibrium maintained? Socialisation, passing norms and values on and social control. 12 of 17 in Parsons eyes how does social change happen? social change takes place over time without radical change e.g rights fot women- took time 13 of 17 How does Parsons describe social change? Social evoluation- shows how we have moved from primitive society to present day 14 of 17 (Parsons)- As society evolves what happens to parts of society? They become more specialised- education, family 15 of 17 What did Merton question about Parsons ideas? If society was as fuctional as Parsons states e.g poverity/ religion. 16 of 17 What is Mertons main criticism of Functionalism? Too optimistic and naive 17 of 17
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