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Understanding Structural Functionalism

Structural functionalism is a sociological theory that views society as a system of interconnected parts, each with specific functions. It distinguishes between macrostructures, such as religion and education, and microstructures, which involve individual interactions. The theory emphasizes that both manifest and latent functions exist within social structures, contributing to the overall stability and solidarity of society.

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Understanding Structural Functionalism

Structural functionalism is a sociological theory that views society as a system of interconnected parts, each with specific functions. It distinguishes between macrostructures, such as religion and education, and microstructures, which involve individual interactions. The theory emphasizes that both manifest and latent functions exist within social structures, contributing to the overall stability and solidarity of society.

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LESSON 2-3:

STRUCTURAL
FUNCTIONALISM
Prepared by:
JAY R. PALLASIGUE
Subject Teacher/ Teacher I
STRUCTURAL FUNCTIONALISM
Structural functionalism or
simply functionalism, is essentially a
sociological theory that revolves around
the notion that a society is composed of
a system of interconnected parts that
have their own particular functions.
Social structures formed among groups or
institutions are referred to as
macrostructures, which include religion,
education, tradition, and culture. On the
other hand, social structures established
among individuals or within groups that
result in individual interactions are called
microstructures
Social functions
These are the effects
of the social
structures or their
purpose.
KEY CONCEPTS IN STRUCTURAL
FUNCTIONALISM
A manifest function is the predicted,
intended, expected, and knowable
effect of a social structure. An
example of which is when people go
to church in order to , pray and to
hear mass.
KEY CONCEPTS IN STRUCTURAL
FUNCTIONALISM
A latent function is the unintended
outcome of social structure. So, if the
latent function manifest function of going
to church is to pray and hear mass, its
latent function is to gather people together
in one place to reinforce the sense of
community.
MANIFEST and LATENT
Dysfunctions
A manifest dysfunction is the
predicted, expected, and
knowable disruptions A
manifest dysfunction of a
social structure.
MANIFEST and LATENT
Dysfunctions
A latent dysfunction is the
unpredicted and unexpected
disruptions of social latent
dysfunction structures.
IMPORTANT THEORISTS
• Auguste Comte
• Herbert Spencer
• Talcott Parsons
• Kingsley Davis
• Wilbert Moore
• Robert Merton
• Gabriel Almond
• Bingham Powell
ESSENTIAL LEARNING
The main idea in structural functionalism
is that the society is made up of different
components such as institutions, services,
and people that work together and allow
the society to function. As body parts
have specific functions, functionalism
implies that all structure in society have
their own purpose and specific functions.
ESSENTIAL LEARNING

Structural functionalism, or simply


functionalism, is a framework for
building theory that sees society
as a complex system whose parts
work together to promote
solidarity and stability .

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