Answer to Question #247202 in Sociology for NEO

Question

You have now studied the functionalist, pluralist, elite and Marxist theories on the relationship between the state and society. Among these, identify the theory that you think explains the relationship between the state and society the best. Describe your chosen theory and then motivate why you think that theory provides the best explanation of the relationship between the state and society.

Answer 1

The Marxist theory

The theory states that that state and civil society relations is based on conflict, according to Marx state is just a servant to the dominant interest of the civil society, though state maybe view differently for some as a common entity for all parties while some may argue otherwise.