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.