SOCIOL 2LL3 Lecture 7: Structural Functionalism & Conflict Theory
18 Dec 2018
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Perspective which theorizes the structures of society as well as the functions of these structures. Focuses on social institutions (political, economic, media, religious, etc. ) Identifying how these contribute to the order and maintenance of society. Historical developments involving structural functionalism: the emergence of structural functionalism. Emile durkheim ideas helped pave the way/provide inspiration for sf (*was not structural functionalist) Durkheim: theorized that modern society does feature the inter-dependence of its various components. Began to emerge in 1940"s: the contribution of two key theorists. Professor in department of sociology at harvard uni. In late 1930"s, started playing key role in developing sf. Published the social system (1951) contained major ideas: robert k. merton. A graduate student of parsons; worked with parsons while completed ph. d. Professor in department of sociology at columbia uni. In late 1940"s, started making own contributions (built on and critical of. Parsons tried to correct him + other early structural functionalists)
