How Are Societies Maintained?
Functionalism is a structural theory that maintains that the organization of the society, as well as the social structures, is more important than the individual members are. The theory proposes that an individual is born in the society, and they slowly become a product of various influences of the society (Moleski 45). Additionally, functionalism posits that social institutions, such as the media, religion, education, and family, play a crucial role in the socialization of the individual. Emile Durkheim was an ardent supporter of the functionalist perspective. He was positivist and “structuralist” who disagreed with the empathy and theory of ...