The Major Perspectives Of Sociology Essay
A society where all living organisms play an important role to maintain stability and continue to survive is known as the functionalist perspective. According to Talcott Parsons, a key figure in functionalism, a society is an interconnected network of different parts that help maintain the system of society as a whole (Schaefer 14). In turn, if one aspect of life is not promoted, it will not be passed on to the next generation, but not every part of society contributes to the stability of social life and one dysfunctional aspect, whether one might view it as dysfunctional depends on their own beliefs, can disrupt social stability. The functionalist perspective is also the study of macrosociology where entire…