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Hello! This 7-minute Introduction to Sociology video explains one of the three main sociological theoretical perspectives: functionalism theory, also known as the structural-functionalism perspective. We explore the main ideas shared by functionalist sociologists about how society functions and apply them to our daily lives 🌍

Reflection Questions 🤔 Feel free to post your thoughts in the comments ✏️ 1. What societal dysfunctions do you believe are threatening social order and stability? 2. What important roles do you have and share among millions of others that contribute to maintaining societal social order and stability? 3. Share an example from your own life that reminds you of society being compared to the human body.

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