1. Functionalism Very good answers from everyone
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Functionalism
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2. Today’s lesson objective
Understand the functionalist view of Society
Explain why functionalism is seen as a structural theory?
Explain why functionalism is seen as a consensus theory?
Why do functionalist argue that society is like a human body?
What would happen if social institutions didn’t function properly?

3. INTRODUCING SOCIAL THEORY –
Functionalism
FUNCTIONALISM

4. Symbolic interactionism
Sociology
Structural Theory
Action Theory
(Interpretivism)
Consensus
Conflict
Symbolic interactionism
Functionalism
Marxism
Feminism
Theory can be said to be like looking at society through different lenses – each give it a different perspective or appearance.

5. Functionalism – STRUCTURAL THEORY
Emphasise the power of society over the individual.
Believe the individual is largely controlled by society.
Think that society is in us, moulding our thoughts and directing our actions.
Argue that we are socialised in terms of the culture of society,
Say that our behaviour is shaped by the social structure,
we are kept in line by mechanisms of social control,
we learn roles, norms and values and act accordingly.

6. STRUCTURAL THEORY

7. Functionalism – Consensus theory
Agreement (also know as CONSENSUS) on what is right and wrong, is the basis of social life.
Without CONSENSUS, society would collapse into chaos where no one would be able to agree on how people should conduct themselves.
CONSENSUS and having shared values enables us to co-operate with each other and this provides unity.
Having CONSENSUS provides harmony.

8. FUNCTIONALISM

9. Society is a social system based on VALUE CONSENSUS (shared values).
Society has basic needs that must be met to survive.
The need for social order & harmony is a big one.
For that to happen we need the VALUE CONSENSUS (shared values).
To get that into our heads, we need to be SOCIALISED into that culture’s particular norms and values.

10. Norms
e.g. marriage, making a fuss of cheaters.
e.g. monogamy.
Values

11. Key FUNCTIONALIST Comte
thought you could understand how society FUNCTIONS by comparing it with the FUNCTIONNING of the human body.

12. Comte thought there were similarities between how all the organs in the body had specific individual FUNCTIONS but worked together to maintain health and life.
What are the FUNCTIONS of the following organs?
The brain?
The lungs?
The olfactory senses?
The spine?
The intestines?

13. What might these organs represent in British society?
Religion
Family
Economy
Legal system
Education
The FUNCTIONALIST idea is that if all the systems (organs) in society are FUNCTIONNING in harmony it will remain healthy.
Health system

14. Religion
Family
Economy
Legal system
Education
But if one or other of these vital institutions starts to malfunction, then society becomes dysfunctional.
Health system

15. What do you think is a consequence for society, on the failure of these institutions – why do we need them and what are we missing when they aren’t working properly?
If you have a vitamin deficiency your body cant function properly. For instance, not having enough vitamin C makes your gums bleed and your skin start to disintegrate.

16. Key terms snake

17. Functionalism
Use your notes to answer the questions on your handout to consolidate your learning.
Explain why functionalism is seen as a structural theory?
Explain why functionalism is seen as a consensus theory?
Why do functionalist argue that society is like a human body?
What would happen if social institutions didn’t function properly?

18. Functionalism mind map
Create your own mind map on functionalism on the blue paper
(different colour for each theory)

20. Mastery learning test This Wednesday!!
You must all get 100% or you will be referred to intervention on Thursday!!
15 questions
Key tips –
Resocialisation- when we learn the norms and values of a new culture ferral children eg Genie.
15)Decline in religion – Secularisation, increase in our exposure to Mass media.

21. Functionalism Questions
On your post it write at least 1 question relating to functionalism.

22. Functionalism - Lesson 2
Be able to outline the functionalist theory of society
Name two functionalist sociologists and there main ideas
Explain the criticisms of functionalism

23. Functionalism – Gap fill starter
Complete the gap fill to give you a summary of functionalism
Challenge yourself - fold the words so you cant see them!

24. Functionalism - Lesson 2
Be able to outline the functionalist theory of society
Name two functionalist sociologists and there main ideas
Explain the criticisms of functionalism

25. Functionalist Sociologists
Yesterday we looked at Comte
Who compared society to a human body – this is known as the organic analogy.
Write this in your sociology dictionary-
Organic analogy – the comparison between society and the human body made by functionalists

26. Talcott Parsons Now let’s read about another functionalist
Highlight any sociological terms
Add them to your dictionary

27. Can you think of any thing that is wrong with this theory?

28. Criticisms of Functionalism
Read through section 2 of your handout
Highlight any sociological terms
Add them to your dictionary

29. Question construction
In pairs you will be allocated a section – Parsons/Criticisms
Circle the appropriate title on your worksheet
Write the questions onto your worksheet.
Swap questions and answer the questions on your new WS

30. Functionalism-True & False
On your tables think of 3 things that are true about functionalism, write these in your notes in green;
Eg – Functionalism is a consensus theory
And 3 things that are false about functionalism write these in your notes in red;
Eg- Functionalism is a conflict theory

31. NOW HOLE PUNCH & FILE YOUR WORK
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Mastery learning test – Wednesday!! Any questions please come and see me.
NOW HOLE PUNCH & FILE YOUR WORK

32. Re socialisation Part of secondary socialisation;
When you leave the family (primary socialisation) and move into different social situations, where you learn new norms and values.
For example
School
Work
Peer group