functionalist Flashcards
what is consensus?
agreement on norms and way to run society. it is good
what is hierarchy?
how society is split up. is fair
what is cohesion?
togetherness. helps run society properly
what is conformity?
following eg; norms. helps run society properly
[…] of opportunity?
equality of opportunity. everyone has the same chances
what is inequality of outcome?
the end result; job/position in society. needed for society to run properly
capitalism?
where people earn money for themselves; can generate hude wealth for a small group. is good and works well for the hardworking.
communism?
where people share ownership. is bad, people wouldn’t work or help society
meritocracy?
reaching your potential through hard work. challenges people to be better; makes society better
what is role allocation?
getting a job based on talent/hard work. is good because jobs filled by appropriate people which makes society run better
what are functional roles?
the most important jobs deserve higher status ( respect, salary )
achieved status?
earning your position. is good
