Structural Functionalism

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    • Macro Theory looks at how all structures or institutions in the society work together.
    • He theorizes that society is made of a bunch of moving parts that move together as one.
      Emile Durkheim
    • He believes that society doesn’t believe in major changes, instead they evolve gradually; slowly; and with tremendous patience.
      Emile Durkheim
    • Society is composed of a system of interconnected parts that have their own particular functions.
      Structural Functionalism
    • Each part of society serves a function, just like our organs do.
    • Recognized and intended consequences of any social pattern.
      Manifest Functions
    •  Unrecognized and unintended consequences
      Latent Funtions
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