Functionalism from Classical to Contemporary Theory

Functionalism is a social theory whose basis is based on the birth of academic disciplines of sociology (Adams & Sydie, 2002 p. 05). Angste Comte, believed to be the founder of sociology, believes that sociological problems should be explained through scientific research. Functionalism is mainly fact-based research method, objectively measures and applies scientific method to social research, social behavior and interaction. Functionalism is interested in the relationship between social systems.

For discussion in classical social theory, modern sociology is theoretically a multi paradigm. In a survey of widely cited sociological theory by Randall Collins, he follows various theorists to four theoretical traditions, functionalism, confrontation, symbolic interaction, and utilitarianism. Modern sociological theory comes from the social theory consisting mainly of functionalist (Durgan) and social structure by Marx and Weber and microstructure (Simel) and pragmatism (Mid, Curry) . A symbolic interactiveist tradition. Interaction Utilitarianism, also known as rational choice or social exchange, is often associated with economics, but it is an established tradition in sociological theory. This tradition is often consistent with classical functionalism.

The theory of social control began with an attempt to explain prejudice in collective actions by combining more classical social behavior theory (Marxism, etc.) and more modern theory (social identity theory, etc.) with a unified behavior model (Sidanius & Pratto, 1999). The theory of social control is based on the idea that in almost all societies, a collective-based hierarchy is formed in which dominant and subordinate populations coexist. As in nature, the dominant group is known to have "positive social value" in group structure; their (social) value and ability to bring power and resources are limited It is because it is done. You get the rights and privileges rejected by the lower level group. As we will see below, this theory has a practical and widespread, important meaning for all model behavior of group-based social interactions, including race, gender, age, even even organization lines hold.