How is Society Like a Human Body The

How is Society Like a Human Body?

The BIG Idea We are Learning to. . . Theories – Functionalism • Deepen our understanding of functionalist sociological theory. • Discover three key concepts used by functionalist sociologists to explain how society works. In today’s lesson. . . GOOD Learning. . . GREAT LEARNING. . . EVEN BETTER. . . Be able to give a brief outline of the functionalist approach to society. Be able to give a detailed outline of the functionalist approach to society, using key words from today’s lesson. Be able to give a detailed outline of the functionalist approach to society, using key words and examples to develop your points, and identify a criticism of the functionalist approach.

Functionalis m Emile Durkheim (1858 -1917) like a s k r o w ty ie Soc. human body as the n w o n k is is Th ‘ORGANIC ANALOGY’ > The body ha s Vital Organs whilst society h as VITAL INSTITUTIONS. > These ‘Org ans/ Institutio ns’ work ‘INTER DEPENDEN TLY’ > All the small units of the body/ society w ork as one in order for overa ll survival & function. Go round the tables a nd try to think of different FUNCTIO NS of the institutions (for society or for individuals)

The key word in Functionalism is ‘FUNCTION’ – everything benefits society. Durkheim believes that society is much more important than any individual and therefore it is everyone’s job to ensure it functions and survives – without it we would cease to develop and eventually die out. It is essential that society is based on a CONSENSUS: SOCIETY Institutions Groups Individuals COLLECTIV E C CONSCIEN E VALUE CONSE NSU S SOCIAL ORDER

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Lesson 2 – Homework Questions

E V I T C E L L O C CE N E I C S N O C im) e h k r u D e l i (Em VALUE S CONSENSU ns) o s r a P t t o c l (Ta DER R O L A I C O S ons) s r a P t t o c l a (T A sense of agreed beliefs and norms. A society with strong social bonds between members of the society. A shared set of values, which encourages harmony in a society, which then encourages social order. A society governed by the rule of law, where individuals are free from the threat of violence, and have their basic needs met. In what ways might crime help create a collective conscience? In what ways might the family help create a value consensus? In what ways might education help create social order?

Exam Technique - PEEEL “Outline the functionalist approach to sociology. ” Point (Introduce a concept, idea, or factor) Explanation (“by this I mean…define / explain it”) Evidence/Example (give a real life example or evidence) Evaluation of point (“however, this idea can be criticised for… a counter explanation is…”) Link back to the question being asked (“So this illustrates the functionalist approach to sociology, in so much as…”) Do this for the concepts of Organic Analogy, Collective Conscience, and Functional Prerequisites, plus two others of your choice.

The BIG Idea We are Learning to. . . Theories – Functionalism • Deepen our understanding of functionalist sociological theory. • Discover three key concepts used by functionalist sociologists to explain how society works. In today’s lesson. . . GOOD Learning. . . GREAT LEARNING. . . EVEN BETTER. . . Be able to give a brief outline of the functionalist approach to society. Be able to give a detailed outline of the functionalist approach to society, using key words from today’s lesson. Be able to give a detailed outline of the functionalist approach to society, using key words and examples to develop your points, and identify a criticism of the functionalist approach.

Value Consensus, Collective Consciousness & Social Order These must be constantly reinforced so that the society continues to function In order to do this, properly. individuals are subjected to POSITIVE & NEGATIVE SANCTIONS Functionalism emphasises ‘harmony, unity & & integration’ between all parts of society. Everything ‘Pulling in the Same Direction’. w of ie v ’s im e h rk u D h it w e re How far do you ag Society? pen in p a h t a th s g in th f o s le p m Can you think of exa eing? llb e w ’s ty ie c o s to te u ib tr society that do not con