Functionalist Perspective

Functionalist Perspective on Family Meeting The significant event I have chosen to observe using my new sociological lenses from a functionalist perspective is our family meeting due to preparations for Aunty Mals 21st natal day party. All epoch conventions from grandparents to parents and children have gathered here at Opa and Omas house for one purpose and that is to plan and host the most fun and memorable birthday party.Our grandparents decided to have the party at their house eyesight that it holds any our childhood memories, is easy to find, has enough space for our large amount of gathering family and friends and they also wanted to show off their newly renovated two-storey house. Everyone has been divided into groups and wedded certain roles to play and contributions to make. I forget express my experience from these preparations and the celebration of one of our family members special day of her life. Turning 21 comes with expectations, it is the age where you are give n a key and the key symbolises the beginning or entering to a new matured world or so the seniors say. The first point I will talk about is the roles played by each family member. Secondly are the interactions betwixt individuals within the groups, interactions between different groups and the interactions between the groups and guests. Lastly is the outcome of this experience.So by the end of my essay I hope you have an idea or you have managed to see through with(predicate) my sociological lenses of my experience from a functionalist perspective. First of all there were six groups we had been divided into. There was the childrens group, who were to choose games to play or movies to watch to nourish them entertained and out of the grown-ups area. Then there was the girls group (I was in this group) who were given the role of decorations including cleaning up the house, setting up the tables which essential have matching plates and cups and wrapping the chairs when they arrived. The boys group were given the role of setting the lights, chairs, clearing out the backyard and providing the sound system including the DJ and by requests of the elderly people, they were to mix it up and have both old and modern music played. The mens group were given the role of providing drinks and ice. The womens group were obviously given the role of preparing the food and having all our mothers there, they had an advantage of knowing what we wanted to eat. Finally there was the elderly peoples group who were in charge of the guest list, tasting the food and nsuring everything is done and was in place. Secondly I witnessed interactions between individuals within groups. Through laughter individuals hit it off easily seeing that they were within their own age groups and having the same idea or similar makes it easier to connect with each other. There was the interaction between different groups and so the problem started e. g. there was a disagreement between the girls and bo ys group about what songs are played, whether by a female or male artist.We came to an agreement that satisfy both groups. There was also the interaction between groups and guests. Serving with a smile by individuals in groups and cheerful compliments from guests on one cheek while catching up on gossips or mocking whoever is the nights victim on the other. Endless conversations between duos, groups of threesome or to a greater extent people interacting and moving from one circle to another meant that they were enjoying each others company and wanted to get to know others.Lastly as the night came to an end, the birthday girl said a little speech and she touched up on importance of family and how seeing family and friends enjoying themselves and each others company makes puts a smile on her face. She thanked her family and friends for being there to help celebrate her 21st birthday. She also mentioned the night being fun and memorable and wherever she goes she will cherish the mome nts with her family and friends. The celebration would not have been possible if not for the hard work and input of her family.She is the woman she is today thanks to her family and she would not ask for anything else as she has everything she needs or wants in them. She is happy, so is everyone else and they are pleased with themselves and without everyone having a function the night would not have ended well. To conclude, due to individuals and groups putting in, acting a role or having a function to contribute to, the night has turned out to be successful. With each individual in groups playing their roles it has resulted in a smooth fun party and cherished memories.Without the interactions of individuals or groups the night would have been lame and boring and even though there was one mistaking they managed to make both sides satisfied. If one group had not played their role there would have been a conflict and the whole family preparation would have been ruined. The chief(pre nominal) point is that from my functionalist perspective, the purpose was achieved, that is to have a fun and memorable party. Socialising and interaction between individuals and groups contributed to the smoothly planned nights guests departing happily and all functions have been played accordingly. Thank you