Functionalism Key Terms Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
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Functional Prerequisites
A
something needed for the social system to survive
2
Q
Value Consensus
A
we all agree that different roles have different values
3
Q
Moral Consensus
A
people agree with inequality and are happy to take their role in society
4
Q
Organic Analogy
A
society works in the same way as a living organism
5
Q
Innate Ability
A
‘natural’ ability dictated from birth
6
Q
Meritocracy
A
everyone has the same chance to succeed, based on talent and hard work
7
Q
Hierarchy
A
system of stratification, those at the top enjoy most power, money and status, whilst those at the bottom have the least power, money and status
8
Q
Social Mobility
A
ability for people within a society to move up the social hierarchy
(upward and downward social mobility)
