|
|
This is only a preview of the paper
Click here to register and get the full text.
Existing members click here to login
|
|
|
... The social orders of society from a functionalist’s view require some degree of cooperation and social solidarity. ... Socialization also ensure that norms and values are learned and there are mechanisms of social control which promote conformity if individuals who do not.
Socialization is the process by which individuals learn the culture of the society. ... Functionalist observes the behaviour in society as being structured by norms and values. ...
Another aspect of the functionalist analysis shows how each structure functions. A major function of the family is the socialization of new members of society. Primary socialization, the most important part of the process takes place during infancy and usually within the family. ... Along with the family there are other agencies of socialization such as peer groups, school and mass media. ... Functionalist states that these prerequisites are necessary; therefore there must be a system whereby opportunities are provided in order to produce food and shelter, the socializing of new members of society is another prerequisite, the economic system also produces individuals with opportunities for satisfying wants, needs and desires. ... The process of society is achieved through maintaining of order and then allowing society to evolve naturally without too much planning.
Marxist theory challenged the functionalist analysis of the importance of value consensus as being over emphasized. It is assumed that consensus is the solution to the problem of social order from a functionalist’s view (Talcott Parsons) rather than it is shown to exist. ... Functionalist, Talcott Parsons fails to recognize conflict of interest, which tend to produce instability and disorder. ...
Functionalism is criticized for being virtually an ideology that justifies the society as being governed by norms, values and culture and fails to highlight the influences of social relations with the economic and political considerations From a functionalist’s view, the human behaviour is portrayed as being determined by the system, rather than creating the social world in which they live, individuals are seen as creation of the system.
Approximate Word count = 1429
Approximate Pages = 5.7
(250 words per page double spaced)
|
|
|
|
|
|