Functionalism (Malinowski); Structural- functionlism (Radcliffe-Brown)

posted on February 6, 2017

Functionalism (Malinowski); Structural- functionlism (Radcliffe-Brown)

Previous Questions:

* What is functionalism? Discuss the functional approach to the understanding of Religion. (20Marks 2014)

* In what ways is Functionalism different from Structural Functionalism? (20Marks 2013)

* Structural-functionalism (S.N – 2008)

* Describe the structural features of social life as suggested by Radcliffe Brown in his theory of social structure. (L.Q – 2003)

* Discuss the approaches of Radcliffe – Brown and Evans Pritchard to Comparative Methods in Anthropological Research. (L.Q -2001)

* What is meant by functionalism? Discuss the basic tenets of Malinowski’s functionalism? (LQ – 1999)

* To Radcliffe-Brown function was the contribution an institution makes to the maintenance of social structure’. Elucidate in the light of R.C. Brown’s contributions to structural functional theory. (L.Q – 1998)

* A.R. Radcliffe-Brown (S.N – 1994)

* Discuss Malinowski’s contributions to functionalism in social anthropology. (L.Q -1990)

Similar Question –
* Evaluate Malinowski’s contributions to functionalism (L.Q – 1987)

* Reexamine the views of R.C. Brown in connection with structure & function in Anthropology?(L.Q-1989)

* Examine Malinowski’s theory of needs and state its merits. (L.Q -1986)

* Write an essay on ‘Structure – function’ theory of Radcliffe – Brown. (L.Q -1986)

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