Functionalism

• Education prepares individuals for work and teaches them skills needed for success in society.
• The family provides socialization into norms and values, preparing individuals for their roles within society.
• Functionalists believe that society is like an organism, with different parts working together to maintain the whole.
• Functionalists argue that education is important because it helps to maintain social stability by teaching people the norms, values, and beliefs necessary for functioning within society.
• Society has functions or tasks that need to be carried out by its members.
• Religion promotes shared beliefs and values among members of society, providing a sense of community and moral guidance.
• The family provides children with emotional support and guidance as they grow up.