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Understanding Culture: Structural Functionalism

Understanding Culture: Structural Functionalism

Structural functionalism is a theoretical perspective used by sociologist and anthropologist to look at the structure/organization of societies. What tasks need to be completed for societal survival (functions) and who completes these tasks (statuses) and how the tasks are completed (roles) Just like biologist might study a beehive.  What is the structure and organization of a beehive?  How does the colony survive? ...

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Date Added to MERLOT:
May 5, 2023
Date Modified in MERLOT:
September 7, 2025
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Lynn Ritchey
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High School, College General Ed, College Lower Division
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Tapan Bhatttacharjee
Tapan Bhatttacharjee (Faculty)
23 weeks ago
The YouTube channel “Cultural Commonalities, Diversity, and Interaction” is a valuable and engaging educational resource for students and educators in sociology, anthropology, and related fields. With 41 well-structured, animated videos, the channel effectively presents complex concepts related to culture, interaction, and communication in a clear and accessible format. The content is accurate, relevant, and grounded in disciplinary scholarship, while the use of animations and audio-visual narration enhances conceptual understanding and learner engagement. The material is flexible and self-contained, making it suitable for a variety of teaching and learning contexts, including classroom integration, independent study, and supplementary assignments. Despite a modest subscriber base (140 subscribers, highest views 1.2k since 2022), the channel has significant potential for wider reach, and platforms like Merlot could help increase visibility and engagement. Overall, this channel is a high-quality, pedagogically sound resource that effectively supports the development of intercultural competence, cross-cultural communication, and understanding of sociological and anthropological concepts.