Answer to Question #312287 in Sociology for Oyinpelumi

Question

1) Am 1 as an individuual functional? if not why?

Whereas I have brain, eyes, arms, legs etc.

2) Is the society functional (my family)

Answer 1

1. According to Rodgers, individual is functional when they possess certain traits and characteristics that enables them to handle their emotions and embrace the need to grow as individuals. These characteristics include the ability to trust others' experiences and form values based on those experiences, unconditional self-regard, one who is open to feedback and ready to make realistic changes, one who can live in harmony with others, being flexible self-concept, and ability to change through experience among others.

2. Functionalists view society as a human body whose different organs function to keep the body alive. Therefore society is a complex system whose parts work together to promote solidarity and stability.