The function of law from the perspective of structural functionalism

Abstract

The main function of law is to achieve social order, which is the main aim of any society. However, such purpose does not fully characterize the right, the latter, through their functions also becomes an instrument for the realization of social goals. That is, these functions allow both the social order and cohesion, as well as the achievement of social objectives (whether they be security, justice, peace, economic development, etc.). In this sense, it has aimed to analyze the theory of social structure from two great thinkers of the sociological school, Talcott Parsons and Robert Merton, each with a proposal to the understanding of society from the different elements that compose it, and how through them, any company can achieve social cohesion and societal goals proposed. Therefore, we analyze the right from its instrumental character from the sociological theory of structural functionalism, which allows enthrone in the study of society from their elements and functions.