Examine Merton’s ciritique of Parsons’ functional theory.

Merton argued that not all parts of modern, complex society work for the functional unity of society, that some values and customs may not be functional for society as a whole (or even for groups within society), and that some aspects of social organization may not be necessary.

In the case of a tool or machine, built by humans, the various parts of the machine are functional for the operation of the machine, otherwise they would not be there. While there may be strains among the parts, a well-designed and well-functioning machine will have the parts adjusted to each other, so the machine carries out its purpose in an efficient, continued, and successful manner. this case, function is clear-cut in that the machine has a purpose and is designed and structured to accomplish that purpose. In the case of social institutions, which are not deliberately designed _______ _______ _______ __________ _____ ___ _______ _________ ________ ___ _________.
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