The Functionalist and Marxist Views on the Purpose of Socialisation Es

The Functionalist and Marxist Views on the Purpose of Socialisation Functionalists and Marxists induct very similar theories as to the kindlyisation process. I intend to certify this and compargon these similarities. There are many another(prenominal) well-known functionalists moreover I am mainly focusing on the views of Talcott Parsons and Emile Durkheim in particular. There are many aspects of the socialisation process to cover both concerning functionalist and Marxist views, these embarrass cultures (made up of many different branches), values (peoples beliefs), and norms (patterns of behaviour). Also primary and substitute socialisation. Functionalists and Marxists both destiny similar views on the socialisation process. Both viewpoints are based on the substructure of hostel this is formed by many external influences as follows the family, media, religion, education and, the state. Both functionalist and Marxists conceive that we are th e products of social stimuli and are socialise according to our external influences. They both believe in the top-down theory seeing society as a microscope stage with all these influences shaping our individual identities. If society were a stage thus we individuals are simply puppets dancing to the tune of the social structures that shape our identities- indeed our lives (1) Functionalist and Marxists may go similar views only if they do not share the same views as to why this process is. I personally believe that in a way we are like puppets, and that we are socialised into what is right and wrong. I believe the biggest influence to be in the family, because the family are concerned with everything that shapes you... ... a lower form. To me this is wrong, as lower class seems to be putting one in ones place, lower being the intelligence agent word. The media do expose people being the positive side but then when one looks at copycat crimes yo u cant help but whack the media. A lot of influence does come in way of the family but this stems back generations and some adapt quicker to change than others. These too have been socialised by their peers and unfortunately can result in these inequalities in society remaining. However if people did not conform to the norms/values that society thrusts upon them, and there were many deviants, this would surely result in anarchy. But so it is, people do conform, and surely enough society roles on as, as both functionalist and Marxists agree society is more important than the individuals within it(12)