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Define functionalism
Functionalism is a system of thinking based on the ideologies of emile durkheim that studies society from a large scale perspective
Society is made up of interdependent parts that create a society
Large scale perspective
Which two social structures does functionalism entail and describe
Social facts - this is the way of thinking and acting formed by society
Social institutions- these are institutions that carry out specific functions to cater the needs of society to maintain equilibrium
Criticisms of functionalism
Lacks an explanation of social change
Ignores conflict
It assumes that there is a value consensus in all societies
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