Detailed in depth analysis of the Functionalist perspective.

Functionalism is a structuralist theory; this meaning that it sees social structure (the social organisation of society) as more important than individuals.

Ever since the education system was invented, there have been a lot of ideas and criticisms of how it should work. The most famous sociological groups, functionalists and Marxists, were part of this and still are today. They both think that their views are best for society.

The role of religion in society compared to that of science/reason.