1. Functionalism
They are also incapable of dealing with social conflict. Another major criticism of structural functionalism is that it does not adequately deal with history. ... In neofunctionalism, Jeffery Alexander makes an effort to draw upon the best part of functionalism while making it a more fluid theory that would permit a more liberal or radical view. ... While still able to be expressive in nature when dealing with the problem of conflict, he should consider the various systems both through conflict, change, and order. ... Alexander makes a few strides in his attempt to evolve functionalism, but th...
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