​What’s Wrong with Functionalism?

‘Functionalism’ can be defined as a theory of government that gives priority to the functional tasks of government and where institutional structures are adopted and appraised by how well they support the functional objectives chosen. The system of government is judged according to the results it brings. If the results are ‘good’ measured against the tasks to be carried out then the expectation is that the system will win public acceptance. With public acceptance further functional objectives can be added

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