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Parsons argued that societies require certain features in order to survive. One of these is pattern maintenance passing on of societies, norms, values and cultures to the next generation. They are passed initially by the family(primary socialisation). Within the family, children are treated as individuals and learned common goals, appropriate values and gender roles.
Josianne Prohaska
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What is the functionalist perspective on proverty?
functionalist say that poverty contributes social order,as the poor are forced to work together for a common gain.
How would a Functionalist Conflict Theorist and Interactionist view the Prohibition Era?
how would a functionalist view the prohbition era
Which sociological perspective would likely contend that the role of the mass media is to provide socialization, enforce social norms through public events, and create social stability and cohesion th?
functionalist perspective (correct answer 2011)
Which sociological perspective would most likely argue that the social order is based on coercion and exploitation?
functionalist
Which sociological perspective generalizes about everyday forms of social interaction in order to understand society as a whole?
functionalist perspective
What is the functionalist perspective on proverty?
functionalist say that poverty contributes social order,as the poor are forced to work together for a common gain.
How would a Functionalist Conflict Theorist and Interactionist view the Prohibition Era?
how would a functionalist view the prohbition era
Which sociological perspective would likely contend that the role of the mass media is to provide socialization, enforce social norms through public events, and create social stability and cohesion th?
functionalist perspective (correct answer 2011)
Which sociological perspective would most likely argue that the social order is based on coercion and exploitation?
functionalist
Which sociological perspective generalizes about everyday forms of social interaction in order to understand society as a whole?
functionalist perspective
What would a functionalist interpretation of mythology claim?
A Functionalist would claim that mythology contributes to society by helping maintain the social system. They validate the social institutions they describe.
What is the functionalist view of health?
A functionalist view is based on assumptions of order and objectivity. The functionalist view sees the world (client, illness, program, etc.) as a system and that all systems gravitate towards to stability. If the functionalist were a psychiatric case manager, they would view the client as unstable and the goal would be to achieve stability. Depending on where the client was within their psychosis, stability could mean several things, however the functionalist view always has a goal in mind. Functionalists use their skills and knowledge to benefit society and believe they exist to fulfill a need. Functionalists highly regard the science within their professions and with a strong affinity for goal attainment and the deep belief to fill a need, functionalists can experience frustration when their clients' goals are not attained.
What is the functionalist view on globalization?
Functionalism assumes that society can be examined like objects can be within the natural sciences. The functionalist view believes that cooperation among powerful democracies will eventually lead to the universal spread of democracy.
From the functionalist perspective the media can be dysfunctional in what way?
They enforce social norms.
How has the issue social change was dealt with by the functionalist?
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Do you believe the structural-functionalist or the social conflict approach best explains social stratification?
I believe that the social conflict approach best explains the social stratification.
What is the functionalist view on same-sex marriage?
A functionalist would say that same-sex couples are an integral part of society and serve a purpose which should not be thwarted by opposing their marriage rights.
