SOC101Y1 Chapter Notes -Social Fact, Protestant Work Ethic, Symbolic Interactionism
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D analyzed how growth of industries/ cities lowers social solidarity contributing to social instability. Instability= ^ suicide: argues social structures are based mainly on shared values. When d talked about social solidarity he meant the frequency and intensity of social solidarity as a moral cement that binds people together: suggests re-establishing equilibrium as a solution to most social problems. D said that people want less (lower expectations), social stability would rise and fewer suicides. Functionalism influenced 19th century but mostly in great depression. Parson: various institutions must work to ensure the smooth operation of society as a whole ex the school teaches students skills; religion teaches morals. Critized: for exaggerating the degree members share common values. Merton: social structures have different consequences for different groups of people. Consequences may be dysfunctional- are effects of social structures that create social instability.
