Structural Functionalism: A Sociological Framework

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Structural Functionalism is a sociological framework that sees a number of different parts that contribute to the functioning of a whole. Like a car for example al the part and fluids work together to make the car run smooth. If one of those parts start to fail the car does not function to its full ability. Many people assume that a home had its greatest culture support during or before the 1950’s when the traditional family had a working father providing the income while the mother stayed home to raise the children and do the house work. This lead to a strong and coherent unit made of smaller parts.
However, from my personal experience since the age of 18-years old I have had a full time job. Therefore, both my husband and I provide the

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