SOC 1101 Chapter Notes - Chapter 11: The Sociological Imagination, Structural Functionalism, Anthony Giddens
12 Mar 2017
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Social structure is a concept used to denote the resilient and enduring systematic patterns that order and constrain social life (often considered to be non-negotiable) C. wright mills dei ed agency as the individuals capacity for action, inherent in all humans and shaped by a speci c range of cultural schemas and resources available in a persons particular social setting. Most sociologists presently either favour agency or social structure. Structural functionalism is a paradigm that views society as a large, living organism made up of different but interrelated structures that function together to contribute to a society"s survival. Structure - regular pattern of social conduct. Function - what structure contributes to the smooth operation of society. System - stable interaction between 2+ persons. System need - whatever takes place to permit the system to maintain itself.
