Functionalism vs Marxism: The Survival of the Strongest

It is fasinatinating how sociological theories have withstand over the year........yeah right! We humans are so predictable. Humorous!

However, with the rapid changes that influence our society, one might question if these sociological theories will withstand the near future. In the debate of Functionalism versus Marxism, I believe that that functionalism has withstood and will continue to withstand our fast pace society.

Functionalism is based on the idea that organs in the body have specific function. It believes that agencies in our society have specific function. Examples would be the media, government, and religion. One reason functionalism has and will dominate Marxism is because it has a more proven stratification and social class, socialization, and culture explanation. In comparison, Marxism theory suggests the existence of an exploitation of the proletariat by the bourgeoisie, which is pretty seems true, and only through revolution can a classless society. However, the flaw of his theory is that for a long time  his postulated theory has yet to be manifested. This creates doubt on whether there will ever be a revolution. Marxist theory was also reticently economically and sociopolitically based. Functionalism, one the other hand, examines and explain norms, customs, traditions and institutions using meritocracy, sanction, and social mobility.

The Advantage of Online Classes

The fancies behind online classes are viewed from different perspective. Since we are practicing our to write argument essays in Mrs. Hautigan’s Class I am not going to qualify, rather I’ll discuss the pros.

Online education is a master on saving time, resources, and money. For those who are unable to commute to the campus, either able or disable, it creates a dynamism that can transfer the home into the classrooms. In effect it saves the person mad money on transport. Students who rely on parents for transport are appreciative of this occasion.

Due to its flexibility in time and space, the freedom of an individual to continue their daily routines exists without interrupting work or sport schedules. Online Ed expands rather constraint the rate of learning because of the stream of classes available and the unlimited resources. Students are able to develop independence (self-directed) and responsibility.

Moreover, the accessibility to the internet and software remove all distances, so that student can work with classmates from around the world.  It provides a base for equality where  an individual is not judged by their race,  class, sex,  or status.

So guys sign up for your online classes!