Quiz-Structural Functionalism

Who is the sociologist credited with developing the theory of Structural Functionalism?

• Karl Marx

• Max Weber

• Emile Durkheim

• Sigmund Freud

Structural Functionalism views society as a complex system that functions harmoniously when:

• All individuals compete for resources

• Every individual fulfills their roles

• Rapid changes disrupt the equilibrium

• Social facts are ignored

According to Structural Functionalism, what occurs when rapid changes disrupt societal equilibrium?

• Society prospers

• Problems arise

• Social facts become visible

• Institutions lose importance

What term describes the unintended consequences that result from an institution's activities, according to Structural Functionalism?

• Social facts

• Manifest functions

• Latent functions

• Rapid changes

Which of the following is NOT an example of an institution within Structural Functionalism?

• Schools

• The media

• Social facts

• Hospitals

Social facts, as mentioned in Structural Functionalism, include:

• Visible societal forces

• Conscious awareness of customs

• Birth rates

• The absence of consequences

What happens when individuals deviate from social facts, according to Structural Functionalism?

• They become aware of social facts

• Social facts become visible

• Consequences may follow

• Society prospers

One limitation of Structural Functionalism is its difficulty in explaining:

• The importance of manifest functions

• The role of social facts

• Significant societal changes

• Equilibrium in society

Structural Functionalism recognizes and validates certain inequalities based on:

• Rapid changes

• Latent functions

• Social facts

• Suitability for specific tasks

In Structural Functionalism, which concept emphasizes the interdependence of individuals and institutions in maintaining social stability?

• Latent functions

• Rapid changes

• Social facts

• Manifest functions