![]() ![]() This value consensus enables people to co-operate and to work together to achieve shared goals.įunctionalists also believe that a successful society has a stable social structure, in which different institutions perform unique functions that contribute to the maintenance of the whole – in the same way that the different organs of the body perform different functions to keep a human being healthy. The ‘ consensus bit’ means that Functionalists believe that a successful society is based on ‘value consensus’ – people agree around a set of shared norms and values. The ‘ structural bit’ means that Functionalists argue there is a social structure that shapes individual behaviour through the process of socialisation. Functionalism is a ‘structural-consensus theory’ This post has primarily been written as an introduction to Functionalism for AS and A level sociology students. Evaluations of Functionalism including criticisms and ways in which it may be relevant in contemporary society.A summary of the key ideas of Taloctt Parsons: the organic analogy, the importance of socialisation, value consensus and functional prerequisites.A summary of the key ideas of Emile Durkheim: social facts, social solidarity, and anomie.Definitions of the key Functionalist concept: structural and consensus.Institutions such as the family and education socialise individuals and create value consensus. Functionalists believe there is a social structure made up of institutions which shape individual behaviour. Ways in which Functionalism may still be useful for understanding contemporary societyįunctionalism is a structural consensus theory. ![]()
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