The document discusses the structural functionalist perspective in sociology. Structural functionalism views society as a complex system whose parts work together to promote solidarity and stability. It describes how social institutions like the family, education, religion, economy and government all work together to maintain social order and equilibrium. The document provides examples of how structural functionalism can be used to understand the functions of various social institutions and how dysfunction in one area can impact the whole social system.
The document discusses the structural functionalist perspective in sociology. Structural functionalism views society as a complex system whose parts work together to promote solidarity and stability. It describes how social institutions like the family, education, religion, economy and government all work together to maintain social order and equilibrium. The document provides examples of how structural functionalism can be used to understand the functions of various social institutions and how dysfunction in one area can impact the whole social system.
The document discusses the structural functionalist perspective in sociology. Structural functionalism views society as a complex system whose parts work together to promote solidarity and stability. It describes how social institutions like the family, education, religion, economy and government all work together to maintain social order and equilibrium. The document provides examples of how structural functionalism can be used to understand the functions of various social institutions and how dysfunction in one area can impact the whole social system.
social sciences 1 DOMINANT APPROACHE STRUCTURAL S FUNCTIONALISM - DUTY/ RESPONSIBILITY - PERSEVERANCE What is the video - FAITHFULNESS all about? - TRUST - LOVE “SOCIETY is more Explain than just the sum of this: its parts” Emile Durkheim Each group will present role playing that shows the role or function of the following in the society Group 1. Family the class 2. Church into 4 3. School 4. Government 5. Media How does each institution work in society according to the structural- functionalism based on the activity? How important are the social functions to the stability of society? STRUCTURAL FUNCTIONALISM - is the perspective which describes the society as a social system that STRUCTURA L has a social structure of its own, FUNCTIONA made up of different parts which are LISM interconnected which works together in harmony to achieve balance/ equilibrium. All systems of the body should be working harmoniously in order to be a functional body. The structure or the whole is very important to be functional. In the human society, the social institutions have specific In this defined functions in society, all perspective, connection of them are needed and is very interconnected to achieved important. social order in society to survive as a social system. What happen if one member of the group will not do his duty? Why is it important to do one’s role in the society? Differentiate functional and dysfunctional. 1. FUNCTIONAL- that elements of the society do Describin their tasks or jobs in order g societal to contribute to the social elements equilibrium. 2. DYSFUNCTIONAL- the complete opposite of functional. They disrupt the balance in the society. If social institutions fail to fulfill their functions or break down, society would have serious social problems. Essay: How will you perform your role as a ASSES student to become a SMENT good member of our society? 1. Give the different pillars of HUMAN society. ASSIGNME NT 2. Differentiate the two types of function.
How will society REFLECTI become peaceful and ON progressive? Day 2. Activity 1. Get one egg REVIEW OF THE and open it. Try to PAST answer the question LESSON: inside it. The SOCIAL INSTITUTIONS What are are the pillars of the human the social institutions society. ( government, economy, education, religion and the family) The FAMILY is considered What is the most important as the most basic and the among them? most important element of Why? the human society. STRUCTURALISM is the term that believes that Why is FAMILY very it is a “must” the human important to us? should be a part of a big structure. Group We will PLAY a Activity Game called,” USE : ME PLEASE”. The teacher will show different picture of things and the group will write as many as possible uses of the things being DIRECTI shown. The group who listed many uses ON: will be the group WINNER. Note: You are only given 1 minute to write different uses of the thing being shown. Presentation of Outputs: 1. MANIFEST FUNCTIONS 2 types are consequences or effects of that are intended and function recognized by the norm. 2. LATENT FUNCTION are consequences that are unintended or hidden. Cite social phenomena that this two types of function is clearly observed. 1. There is a general consensus about the values and norms of society by the majority. E.g. wealth STRENGHTS is good, murder is bad. They wish to keep the statusquo. Individuals and groups have to accept their roles in society. 2. Society is made up of integrated parts that are tied together, thus, if something is wrong with one it will affect the others. 3. Society tends to seek stability and avoid conflict. Conflict is seen as dysfunctional. 4. Its uses macrolevel analysis in examining issues/ problems in society. 1. They do not see anything wrong with inequality in a WEAKNESSE S society based on class, gender or race. 2. Is not open to all change. 3. Does not look at the causes ( root) of social problems SHOR T QUIZ Define Marxism. Give examples of social ASSIGNME inequalities that you NT usually observe. How WILL YOU DO as member of society REFLECTI become functional and ON NOT dysfunctional?