Practice Structural Functionalism (4.3.1) - Social Structure

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Question 1.
What is structural functionalism?
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Consider how different parts of society fit together.
Question 2.
Name one social institution discussed in structural functionalism.
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Think of the systems that organize our lives.
3Question 3.
What does structural functionalism primarily focus on?
- Individual interactions
- Social conflict
- Societal stability
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Focus on what helps maintain order in society.
4Question 4.
True or False: Structural functionalism neglects the role of conflict in society.
- True
- False
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Think about what structural functionalism primarily addresses.
Question 5.
Analyze how structural functionalism can explain a contemporary social issue such as education inequality.
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Think about how disparities might affect societal functions.
Question 6.
Discuss the impact of technology on social institutions using a structural functionalist perspective.
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Consider how changes in technology affect the education or job market.

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