Question

Critically examine Post-behaviouralism.( 250 words)​

Answer 1

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Explanation:

Post-behavioralism (or post-behaviouralism) also known as neo-behavioralism (or neo-behaviouralism) was a reaction against the dominance of behavioralist methods in the study of politics. One of the key figures in post-behaviouralist thinking was David Easton who was originally one of the leading advocates of the "behavioral revolution". Post-behavioralists claimed that despite the alleged value-neutrality of behavioralist research it was biased towards the status quo and social preservation rather than social change.

Key tenets

Post-behavioralism challenged the idea that academic research had to be value neutral and argued that values should not be neglected.

Post-behavioralism claimed that behavioralism's bias towards observable and measurable phenomena meant that too much emphasis was being placed on easily studied trivial issues at the expense of more important topics.

Research should be more relevant to society and intellectuals have a positive role to play in society.

Answer 2

The concept refers to a reaction against various behaviouralist methods which are prevalent.

• The theory is an ideological shift. This is a reform movement that puts focus on effectiveness and relevance.
• It aims to investigate and address society's and political system's problems and dangers, thereby considering political science research and study in the context of genuine societal requirements.

• Some of its features are -

1. It stresses on relevance
2. It takes into account the role of values
3. It stresses on social change
4. It considers the role of intellectuals.