In this article we will discuss about the contribution of structural-functional theory to sociology. (i) Many features of society which appear, on the surface, to be devoid of any significance to social life become meaningful when we relate these features to their functions—that is, the contributions of these features “to the flow of social life”.… Continue reading Contribution of Structural-Functional Theory (With Criticisms)
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Nature and Causes of Collective Behaviour
Collective behaviour generally centres around a phenomenon which is essentially ephemeral in nature. If, for instance, there is a street accident, a number of people would at once be attracted to the place where the accident had occurred. Their patterns of behaviour on such an occasion may vary. Some may proceed to assault physically the… Continue reading Nature and Causes of Collective Behaviour
Social System: Meaning and Functions (With Diagram)
In this article we will discuss about the meaning and functions of social system. Meaning of Social System: The concept of system got currency in modern sociology only a few decades ago. Previously, the sociologists dealt with every social phenomenon as a phase of social organisation. In their analysis they did not make much use… Continue reading Social System: Meaning and Functions (With Diagram)