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Functionalist Flashcards

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Who was the main figure in the origin of Functionalism?

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Emile Durkheim.

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What does Durkheim believe has to happen to ensure a smoothly running society?

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Systems such as schools and politics must all work together, if one fails they believe society is at risk.

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Is Durkheims theory consensus or conflict?

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Consensus

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What is the main criticism of functionalism?

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Functionalism overlooks the dysfunctional aspects of things like crime and religion, In reality, crime and religion do not always perform a positive function for society

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