Functionalism: A Sociological Perspective
Functionalism, also known as consensus theory, as a sociological perspective can be compared in society by the human body as functionalism aims to elaborate on social institutions in order to meet the requirements and the social needs of individuals within society. Social institutions are defined as groups of society which functions effectively, for example because of rules made. Social institutions can include education systems, family, health and social care services, the economy, religious groups and political systems. The human body consists of organs, some of which include the heart, lungs, kidneys and liver, which all have a different role to play in the body and this relates to functionalism as different social institutions have different