4.2 - Functionalist Theory
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Practice Questions
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Define Functionalism in your own words.
💡 Hint: Think about how different parts of a machine function.
What does stability mean in Functionalist Theory?
💡 Hint: Consider how society keeps running smoothly.
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What emphasizes the interdependence of parts in society?
💡 Hint: Consider which theory focuses on order and stability.
True or False: Functionalists believe social change occurs suddenly and disruptively.
💡 Hint: Recall the focus on stability and gradual adaptation.
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Analyze how the COVID-19 pandemic can be viewed through the lens of Functionalist Theory. Reflect on social structures that adapted.
💡 Hint: Focus on examples of societal adjustments in response to the crisis.
Discuss the limitations of Functionalism in understanding social movements. How might conflict perspectives offer alternative insights?
💡 Hint: Think about how social movements often arise from perceived inequalities.
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