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Unread 27 Nov 2003, 15:40   #1
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To what extent...
is it possible to provide an objective functionalist explanation of society?

eh?

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Unread 27 Nov 2003, 15:49   #2
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Re: To what extent...
It means can you describe from causes that existed before society why society arose and why it took on the form it did (I'm assuming here they're referring to those characteristics common to all or most societies). The use of the word objective just means don't start waffling on about internal problems caused by specific types of society.
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Unread 27 Nov 2003, 15:51   #3
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Re: To what extent...
Surely you would have to not be a part of society to be objective about it. So the hermit living in the desert could. But of course he knows nothing about it, so no.
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Re: To what extent...
i think its more about explaining society as it is now than how society came to be how it is.

or just explaining society in general.

functionalists generally believe that all changes in society come about as conflict comes about because of temporary disturbances in society. disturbances which are corrected as society evolves.

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Re: To what extent...
well ill try

its a way of looking at society where you assume that all of the different parts of society are interrelated and are occupied with keeping the system of society stable. Each part of society has to fulfil certain "functional prerequisites" which are required to keep society stable. Examples of functional prerequisites are producing food so people dont die out, and the socialization of new members of society. Socialization is largely performed by the family unit for example.

there is also a large amount of importance in value consensus in functionalist theory. Which is the general idea of all members of society having the same values... obviously. For example in a capitalist society most people believe it is a "good thing" to increase the efficiency of production etc.

i can see that isnt exactly a comphrehensive explanation. but to do that would take longer than i can really be arsed to do.
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Re: To what extent...
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Originally Posted by Toccata & Fugue
look at Hegelian and Marxian materialism.

Too easy.
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Re: To what extent...
it IS fairly nonsensy. and therein lies the fun of writing an essay about it.

marx is cool... but ill probably use weber a bit as well, hes fun.
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Re: To what extent...
To what extent is this a dumb thread that I dont understand?
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Re: To what extent...
There once were People who did not liked other people. The beasts ate them and they could not ask for help because they could not stand anyone.
The others, that did like being with other people, survived. Thats how society started
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