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structural functionalism

a sociological theory arguing that the stability of society is determined by functional institutions and individuals having a specific role
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structural functionalism

Summary

structural functionalism is a sociological methodology[1]. It has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2]

Key Facts

  • structural functionalism is the creator of Auguste Comte[3].
  • structural functionalism's instance of is recorded as sociological methodology[4].
  • structural functionalism's instance of is recorded as sociological theory[5].
  • structural functionalism is a type of sociological methodology[6].
  • structural functionalism is a type of structuralism[7].
  • structural functionalism is the opposite of social conflict theory[8].
  • structural functionalism's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Functionalism (social theory)[9].

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Definition and Type

Recorded instance of include sociological methodology[4] and sociological theory[5]. Recorded subclass of include sociological methodology[6] and structuralism[7]. structural functionalism is the opposite of social conflict theory[8].

Why It Matters

structural functionalism has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2] It is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[10]

Related Entities

Auguste Comte

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [2] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [10] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Creator → Auguste Comte
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