Functionalism

Question 1

Key concept one
Organic Analogy

Answer 1

Durkheim believed science is a biological organism, social system working together to help society survive
Primary socialisation teaches child basic manners habits and language skills then education is secondary socialisation that acts as bridge between family and wider society

Question 2

Criticism of Organic Analogy

Answer 2

Fails to recognise the inequality that exists , radical feminists argue women are restricted from working in certain jobs or industries in almost 50 percent of countries

Question 3

Key concept 2 - Value consensus and social order

Answer 3

Social order is achieved by a shared culture and value consensus, sets of norms values beliefs and goals as the glue that holds society together ( Parsons )
Boundary maintenance in crime - produces a reaction from society, reinforces commitment (of the public) to the shared norms and values and creates social solidarity.

Question 4

Criticism of Value consensus and social order

Answer 4

not everyone has the same norms and values and benefit from it eg religion doesn’t socialise everyone in the same way , all religions socialise differently