SOCY EXAM 3-
FUNCTIONALISM
AND CONFLICT
THEORY
What holds society together according to conflict theory? - Answers -Conflict
The functional imperatives (AGIL) in structural-functionalist theory were identified by
whom? - Answers -Talcott parsons
According to functionalism, institutions and patterns of action develop and change
because society has what? - Answers -Needs
The idea that a sexual division of labor between husband and wife is necessary for
society represents what paradigm? - Answers -functionalism
What is the functional imperative that all parts of society must be coordinated? -
Answers -Integration
Functionalism is based on what nineteenth century philosophy? - Answers -Organicism
What is one of the major parts of society in the conflict theory model? - Answers -
Needs, Classes, Interest Groups
The economy meets society's needs in what functional imperative? - Answers -
Adaptation
What does functionalism assume holds society together? - Answers -Consensus (norms
and values)
According to conflict theory, society is kept in order because of what form a dominant
group? - Answers -Coercion
FUNCTIONALISM
AND CONFLICT
THEORY
What holds society together according to conflict theory? - Answers -Conflict
The functional imperatives (AGIL) in structural-functionalist theory were identified by
whom? - Answers -Talcott parsons
According to functionalism, institutions and patterns of action develop and change
because society has what? - Answers -Needs
The idea that a sexual division of labor between husband and wife is necessary for
society represents what paradigm? - Answers -functionalism
What is the functional imperative that all parts of society must be coordinated? -
Answers -Integration
Functionalism is based on what nineteenth century philosophy? - Answers -Organicism
What is one of the major parts of society in the conflict theory model? - Answers -
Needs, Classes, Interest Groups
The economy meets society's needs in what functional imperative? - Answers -
Adaptation
What does functionalism assume holds society together? - Answers -Consensus (norms
and values)
According to conflict theory, society is kept in order because of what form a dominant
group? - Answers -Coercion