Transcript Functionalism - h6a2sociology

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Functionalism
SOCIOLOGY
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Today’s lesson objective
• Understand the functionalist view of Society
Explain why functionalism is seen as a
structural theory?
Explain why functionalism is seen as a
consensus theory?
Why do functionalist argue that society is like
a human body?
What would happen if social institutions
didn’t function properly?
INTRODUCING SOCIAL
THEORY –
Functionalism
Sociology
Structural Theory
Action Theory
(Interpretivism)
Consensus
Conflict
Functionalism
Marxism
Symbolic
interactionism
Feminism
Theory can be said to be like looking at
society through different lenses – each
give it a different perspective or
appearance.
Functionalism – STRUCTURAL
THEORY
• Emphasise the power of society over the individual.
• Believe the individual is largely controlled by society.
• Think that society is in us, moulding our thoughts and directing our
actions.
• Argue that we are socialised in terms of the culture of society,
• Say that our behaviour is shaped by the social structure,
- we are kept in line by mechanisms of social control,
- we learn roles, norms and values and act accordingly.
STRUCTURAL THEORY
Functionalism – Consensus theory
• Agreement (also know as CONSENSUS) on what is right
and wrong, is the basis of social life.
• Without CONSENSUS, society would collapse into
chaos where no one would be able to agree on how
people should conduct themselves.
• CONSENSUS and having shared values enables us to cooperate with each other and this provides unity.
• Having CONSENSUS provides harmony.
•Society is a social system based on VALUE CONSENSUS (shared values).
•Society has basic needs that must be met to survive.
•The need for social order & harmony is a big one.
•For that to happen we need the VALUE CONSENSUS (shared values).
•To get that into our heads, we need to be SOCIALISED into that culture’s
particular norms and values.
Norms
e.g. marriage, making
a fuss of cheaters.
e.g. monogamy.
Values
Key FUNCTIONALIST Comte
thought you could understand how
society FUNCTIONS by comparing it
with the FUNCTIONNING of the
human body.
Comte thought there were similarities between how all the organs in
the body had specific individual FUNCTIONS but worked together to
maintain health and life.
What are the FUNCTIONS of the following organs?
The brain?
The lungs?
The intestines?
The olfactory
senses?
The spine?
What might
these organs
represent in
British
society?
Religion
Family
Economy
Legal system
Education
Health system
The FUNCTIONALIST
idea is that if
all the systems
(organs) in
society are
FUNCTIONNING in
harmony it will
remain healthy.
Religion
Family
Economy
Legal system
Education
Health system
But if one or
other of these
vital institutions
starts to
malfunction, then
society becomes
dysfunctional.
What do you think is a
consequence for society, on
the failure of these
institutions – why do we
need them and what are we
missing when they aren’t
working properly?
If you have a vitamin deficiency your
body cant function properly. For instance,
not having enough vitamin C makes your
gums bleed and your skin start to
disintegrate.
Key terms snake
Functionalism
• Use your notes to answer the questions on
your handout to consolidate your learning.
Explain why functionalism is seen as a
structural theory?
Explain why functionalism is seen as a
consensus theory?
Why do functionalist argue that society is
like a human body?
What would happen if social institutions
didn’t function properly?
Functionalism mind map
• Create your own mind map on functionalism
on the blue paper
• (different colour for each theory)
Mastery learning test
• This Wednesday!!
• You must all get 100% or you will be referred to
intervention on Thursday!!
• 15 questions
Key tips –
• Resocialisation- when we learn the norms and
values of a new culture ferral children eg Genie.
• 15)Decline in religion – Secularisation, increase in
our exposure to Mass media.
Functionalism Questions
• On your post it write at least 1 question
relating to functionalism.
Functionalism - Lesson 2
Be able to outline the functionalist
theory of society
Name two functionalist sociologists and
there main ideas
Explain the criticisms of functionalism
Functionalism – Gap fill starter
• Complete the gap fill to give you a summary of
functionalism
• Challenge yourself - fold the words so you cant
see them!
Functionalism - Lesson 2
Be able to outline the functionalist
theory of society
Name two functionalist sociologists and
there main ideas
Explain the criticisms of functionalism
Functionalist Sociologists
• Yesterday we looked at Comte
Who compared society to a human body – this is
known as the organic analogy.
Write this in your sociology dictionaryOrganic analogy – the comparison between
society and the human body made by
functionalists
Talcott Parsons
Now let’s read about
another functionalist
• Highlight any sociological
terms
• Add them to your
dictionary
Can you think of any thing that is
wrong with this theory?
Criticisms of Functionalism
• Read through section 2 of
your handout
• Highlight any sociological
terms
• Add them to your dictionary
Question construction
• In pairs you will be allocated a section –
Parsons/Criticisms
• Circle the appropriate title on your worksheet
• Write the questions onto your worksheet.
Swap questions and
answer the questions
on your new WS
Functionalism-True & False
On your tables think of 3 things that are true
about functionalism, write these in your notes
in green;
Eg – Functionalism is a consensus theory
And 3 things that are false about functionalism
write these in your notes in red;
Eg- Functionalism is a conflict theory
Announcements
• Folders - £1 outstanding
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All have been referred to intervention – 2 pieces
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• Mastery learning test – Wednesday!! Any
questions please come and see me.
NOW HOLE PUNCH & FILE YOUR WORK
Re socialisation
• Part of secondary socialisation;
• When you leave the family (primary socialisation)
and move into different social situations, where
you learn new norms and values.
For example
• School
• Work
• Peer group