Question

What is neo-functionalism?

Answer 1

Neofunctionalism is the perspective that all integration is the result of past integration. The term may also be used to literally describe a social theory that is 'post' traditional structural functionalism. Whereas theorists such as Jeffrey C. Alexander openly appropriated the term,[1]others, such as the post-structuralist philosopher Michel Foucault, have been categorized as contemporary functionalists by their critics.[2]

Answer 2

Neofunctionalism is the perspective that all integration is the result of past integration. The term may also be used to literally describe a social theory that is 'post' traditional structural functionalism.