Functionalists believe socialization is important because it helps individuals develop a shared understanding of norms, values, and roles in society. This process ensures social cohesion and cooperation among its members, contributing to the overall stability and functioning of society. Socialization also helps individuals adapt to their social environment and fulfill their roles effectively.
In functionalist theory of socialisation, there are two prominent figures that support this theory. The two figures are Emile Durkheim and Talcott Parson. Socialisation itself refers to the process of learning roles, norms, and values whether it is a choice or given.
A functionalists would argue that everything in society has a function that in the end makes up society as a whole. They would argue that conflict has a function in society. A conflict theorists would argue that conflict is not a function of society but an actual natural trait of society.
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.
A Functionalist perspective on Race and Ethnicity is that Functionalists believe that in terms of understanding ethnic stratification it is possible to achieve a value consensus in wider society regardless of cultural variations between ethnic groups in society. Functionalists believe that Ethnic groups need to become assimilated into mainstream or dominant culture. A key assumption behind this approach is that although societies go through a period of adaption with an influx of immigrant groups that it naturally manages to stabilise itself through absorption. Functionalists theorise that when immigrants become assimilated into the host society they can participate in the benefits of the host society, such as upward social mobility. Functionalist study on race and ethnicity Sheila Patterson (1965) 'Dark Strangers' Enjoy, Shaun Lawless (Sociology Student in Aberdeen
Functionalists believe everything happens for a reason. For example Functionalists believe that crime is a good thing becauseRules are necessary for a society to function.Rules are achieved thru socialization,Without the example of those who didn't conform to the rules,rules would not be able to be made.Therefore, a society couldn't properly function.Since prostitution is a crime, functionalist would say a society needs it because it creates rules.Prostitution therefore justifies the police, courts and laws. As well as promoting morals and education.
In functionalist theory of socialisation, there are two prominent figures that support this theory. The two figures are Emile Durkheim and Talcott Parson. Socialisation itself refers to the process of learning roles, norms, and values whether it is a choice or given.
A functionalists would argue that everything in society has a function that in the end makes up society as a whole. They would argue that conflict has a function in society. A conflict theorists would argue that conflict is not a function of society but an actual natural trait of society.
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.
School (education) is the single most important agent in political socialization of new generations.
A Functionalist perspective on Race and Ethnicity is that Functionalists believe that in terms of understanding ethnic stratification it is possible to achieve a value consensus in wider society regardless of cultural variations between ethnic groups in society. Functionalists believe that Ethnic groups need to become assimilated into mainstream or dominant culture. A key assumption behind this approach is that although societies go through a period of adaption with an influx of immigrant groups that it naturally manages to stabilise itself through absorption. Functionalists theorise that when immigrants become assimilated into the host society they can participate in the benefits of the host society, such as upward social mobility. Functionalist study on race and ethnicity Sheila Patterson (1965) 'Dark Strangers' Enjoy, Shaun Lawless (Sociology Student in Aberdeen
Functionalists refer to how parts of society fit together to form a whole as "organic analogy" or "organic solidarity." They believe that each part of society serves a function that contributes to the overall stability and functioning of society as a whole.
No I personally believe in the tooth fairy!
helps build socialization
All of the above are correct.
they view society as a peaceful unit
Self awareness and values development in socialization is very important. This will help one to develop a unique personality in the society that s shaped by their personal traits.
a combination of radio and television