SOC101Y1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Asso, Anomie, Ritualism In The Church Of England
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Functionalism: a view which focuses on the idea that societies evolve, grow or develop like living organisms. Societies grow and become more complex over time and have certain needs. Needs are called functional prerequisites, such as food, water, shelter. Political system, means of attempting to achieve these goals at the end. > view this as the things that create social solidarity. Have 2 functions: manifest (visible and intended) e. g. transmitting culture to future generations, teaching important skills, also social skills, evaluating and selecting most competent individuals. latent (not visible and often unintended) e. g. reproduce existing class structures. Functionalism: systems and the society are held together b/c of shared values, shared culture. Is transmitted through socialization into common norms and values. Keeping society stable and social orders created through social sanctions. As society changes systems become more complex. E. g. industrialized society have to find new ways to meet the needs b/c the society is so complex, we needs specialized labours.
