discuss R.K.Mertons concept of function
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Secondly the term functionalism is defined and several of Merton's functionalist explanations of social phenomena are stated and criticized. It is our purpose in this paper to explicate the logic of the concept or concepts of function employed by R. K. ... Let us turn first to the concept (s) of function.
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Mertons concept of function
R.K. Merton took help of biological sciences to define the term 'function' in sociology.
He explained that is contribution of social institution to society, just like the contribution of organic processes inside the human body for the survival of human beings. Merton says that the function of social institutions maintain the society and contribution brings order, unity and cohesiveness in society.
R.K. Merton took help of biological sciences to define the term 'function' in sociology.
He explained that is contribution of social institution to society, just like the contribution of organic processes inside the human body for the survival of human beings. Merton says that the function of social institutions maintain the society and contribution brings order, unity and cohesiveness in society.
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