![]() What are the Functions of the family? How to they help society? Use your book and the pictures in front of you… What are the functions that they represent? ![]() We will now look at the role or purpose of the family and what it does for its members and society What are the functions of the family? These institutions make up the structure of society, they like are the organs of bodyĩ Knowledge to really impress the examinerįunctionalism Knowledge to really impress the examiner Is functionalism Structural or Social Action theory? Why? Is it Conflict or Consensus? Why?įor functionalist each of these institutions (organs) have their own role and functions (things they do) for society. the family, education system and the economy Think of a ‘British value’ (shared belief and attitude) How would it be shown in the way people behave? (norms) How do we learn about these?Ĩ Functionalism Social Institutions including the family… Key term! Make sure you have it defined in your notes Argue that society is based on a value consensus: Set of shared norms and values Allows individuals to cooperate harmoniously to meet societies needs and achieve shared goals Society is made up of parts that depend on each other (social institutions or agents!) e.g. What could all the different subsystems be? How do they work to make society function? How are they all connected? Societyħ Functionalism Argue that society is based on a value consensus: Each subsystem as a function and together they are vital for the running of society. What does this suggest to you about how important they view the family for a healthy society ? 3) The heart is vitally important but on its own is it enough to maintain a healthy body? 4) What do you think this means for functionalist theory? What else might be needed to create a healthy society?Ħ Society Functionalists think the same of Societyįunctionalists believe that society is made up of different subsystems (just like all the different organs in a body) which depend on each other. ![]() Functionalist theories ofthe familyĤ Think carefully: How does Society compare to a Human Body and it’s Organs?ĥ Human Body: The functionalist organic analogyġ)Imagine the heart: What is its role in the body, what happens if the heart stops functioning? 2)For functionalist’s the family is like societies heart. A Will be able to apply functionalism to the family and explain it using sociologists and studies. C Will be able to explain the functions of the family. Success Criteria How will I know if I am learning? By the end of the lesson… E-D Will be able to define Functionalism. Functionalist theories ofthe familyģ How will I know if I am learning? By the end of the lesson… To APPLY the functionalist approach to explaining the family using sociologists’ names and studies. To KNOW & UNDERSTAND the functions of the family. ![]() Lesson Objectives Thinking Ladder… To KNOW & UNDERSTAND what functionalism is. ![]() Get you thinking tasks List 4 things your family does for you as a individual Stretch and challenge: Then list 4 things you think families do for society Theories of the Family: Functionalism Today’ titleĢ To KNOW & UNDERSTAND what functionalism is. Presentation on theme: "Theories of the Family:"- Presentation transcript: ![]()
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