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How is functionalism teleological?

  • Only explains the function or effect

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Conflict criticisms

  • Unable to explain conflict and change in society

  • Conservative ideology that tries to maintain the status quo

  • Legitimises the position of the powerful

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Social action criticisms

  • Wrong - functionalism is deterministic

  • Reifies society treating it as a distinct thing

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Postmodern

  • Unable to explain diversity and instability in society

  • Outdated bc its a meta narrative