Sociological theory Structural Functional Theory and the Conflict

Sociological theory Structural Functional Theory and the Conflict Alternative

Intellectual Influences • Durkheim and Weber (major influences) • For Conflict: More Weber than Durkheim – reaction against Parsons – reaction against Marx – building on Merton/Coser

Socio-historical Influence • • Optimism, nationalism, conservatism of 1950 s Rebellions of 1960 s Perspective • • • Parsons: conservative Merton/Coser: liberal Dahrendorf/Mills: liberal

Formal Model 1 • Functional System Model – teleological; needs: AGIL – subsystem/action system functional differentiation: needs/goals - adaptation: economic/biological - goal attainment: political/personality - integration: social - latency: cultural

Functional Differentiation System Function Economic (Biological) Political (Personality) Social Adaptation Cultural Latency Goal Attainment Integration

Functional Model - Social Structure + external threat Necessary and Desirable Condition

Formal Model 2 • Interactive subsystem model of - sub/action system and need/goal integration - social change

Interactive Subsystem Model government goal attainment culture latency social integration economy adaptation

Model of Social Change Government/Society Goal Attainment/Integration (Accommodation) (tension) Culture Latency Economcy Adaptation