Question

Match the following:

List - I (Theory)	List - II (View of the individual)
A. Functionalism	I. Behavior shaped by social power and economic status
B. Conflict Perspective	II. People create social world through interactions
C. Interactionism	III. Social structures are rigid and determine behavior
D. Structuralism	IV. Societal functions help to maintain social order

• A. A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
• B. A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III
• C. A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
• D. A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I

Hint:

Key match: Functionalism $\rightarrow$ Order; Conflict $\rightarrow$ Power; Interactionism $\rightarrow$ Agency; Structuralism $\rightarrow$ Rigid constraints.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Concept: Different sociological theories provide distinct interpretations of how the individual relates to the larger structure of society.

Step 1: Functionalism views society as a complex system whose parts work together; thus, societal functions are essential to help maintain social order (IV).

Step 2: The conflict perspective emphasizes inequality, arguing that individual behavior and social life are primarily shaped by social power, authority, and economic status (I).

Step 3: Interactionism focuses on micro-level processes, positing that people actively create their social world through ongoing social interactions (II).

Step 4: Structuralism posits that underlying, often rigid social structures determine and limit individual behavior (III), emphasizing system over agency.

Step 5: By matching the theories to their views (A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III), we find option (2) to be the correct match. $$\boxed{\text{(2) A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III}}$$