Answer to Question #277482 in Sociology for trock

Question

Based on the climate report, which core theoretical framework of sociology  (i.e., functionalism, conflict theory, symbolic interactionism, feminism, postmodern theory) do you consider LEAST capable of finding solutions to the climate crisis, and why?

Answer 1

Structural-functional theory

This approach views society as a complex, but interconnected system, where each part works together as a functional whole. A metaphor for the structural-functional approach is the human body. You have arms, legs, a heart, a brain, and so on. Each individual body part has its own neurons and system for working, but each part has to work together for a fully-functioning structure, or system. What are the different structures, or systems, in society? You can probably think of the government, businesses, schools, and families. We need all of these systems to work together for a fully-functioning society. Therefore, I consider least capable of finding solutions to the climate crisis.