UPSC Sociology Optional 2020 Paper I Q.2A — Robert K Merton

upsc cse main — Sociology optional paper (2020), Paper I, Question 2A (20 marks, about 250 words).

Section: Section A | Type: Optional question

Syllabus mapping: Chapter 4 — Sociological Thinkers | Topic f — Robert K Merton.

Question: What are the reactions of R.K Merton to the functionalism of social anthropologists? Bring on the limitations of latent functions.

Section A

2.(a)

What are the reactions of R.K Merton to the functionalism of social anthropologists? Bring on the limitations of latent functions.

20 Marks 250 words 4. Sociological Thinkers f. Robert K Merton

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