'Every sociological perspective has its limitations. However some are more useful than understanding society.' Assess this view. (40 Marks)

Marxism, Functionalism and Feminism are sociological theories alongside several others, they are fundamental to the whole discipline of sociology. Functionalism is a structural theory they argue that society is made up of interrelated and interdependent institutions such as education, work, religion, law, the family etc. The main function of these institutions is to maintain social equilibrium. They see society similar to a human body with all the internal parts working together to bring out equilibrium. …showed first 75 words of 1124 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1124 total…self-concept" that makes us different to most animals. In animals, for example, the "I" is dominant (to the almost total exclusion of the "Me" in most animals). This means, in effect, that most animal behaviour is instinct-based rather than socially-constructed. In humans, on the other hand, the reverse is true. The "Me" is dominant to the almost total exclusion of the "I". This means, in effect, that most human behaviour is socially-constructed rather than instinct-based.