2. FUNCTIONALISM: Theory that sees society as a complex system whose parts work together to promote solidarity and stability. (Source: Kimberly Moffitt, study.com; Isejiw, W.W. (2013) Causation and Functionalism in Sociology.)
In community development, different organizations are established that work to make the community stable. For instance, there are schools that educate the children of the community, community centers to make sure kids are taken care of when their parents are still at work, parks and playgrounds are established for kids to play on and for fitness; and businesses located in the community fund schools with goods such as computers and books to make sure that kids get a top-notch education.
Functionalism works on any sports team as well. For instance, in American football, the quarterback calls the plays, defense keeps the ball from the opposing teams, running backs rush the ball to the goal, the kicker makes the extra point, and the coach helps to orchestrate the plays.
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