functionalists

Question 1

what is functionalism

Answer 1

system with parts that maintain social order (institutions)

Question 2

how is it maintained

Answer 2

maintained through general consensus on norms and beliefs which society must follow and cooperate with

Question 3

how does society adapt

Answer 3

through dysfunction which evolves institutions for a changing society

Question 4

what is the organic analogy

Answer 4

society is like a human body - without one part society dysfunctions
. primary socialisation is really important

Question 5

interpretivists or positivists

Answer 5

positivists