Functionalism

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Functionalism

Uses macro approach

Each member of a functionalist family has a status that also comes with a role

-(Husband/Father, Wife/Mother, and Child)

People fulfill their roles = Society runs smoothly

Equilibrium

William James

-One of the founding fathers of functional psychology

Sociological Theory

Functionalist families have three main functions within society:

1. Physical protection of its members

2. Emotional well being of its members

3. Socialization of new members

Talcott Parsons

-American Social Theorist

Emile Durkheim

-A founding father of functionalism

Change is viewed as disruptive and gradual

Organized to perform it's functions effectively