Question

Arrange the following sociological developments in a chronological order (oldest to the recent):
(A) Social Conflict Theory
(B) Positivism
(C) Multicultural Perspective
(D) Structural Functionalism
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. (A), (B), (C), (D)
• B. (A), (C), (B), (D)
• C. (B), (A), (D), (C)
• D. (D), (B), (A), (C)

Hint:

Review historical context and key contributors to sociological theories for understanding their evolution.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Sociological developments in chronological order:

Positivism (B): Early 19th-century concept by Auguste Comte, prioritizing scientific observation and empirical data.

Structural Functionalism (D): A framework emerging in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, focused on social stability and cohesion.

Social Conflict Theory (A): Gained prominence in the mid-20th century (Karl Marx), examining class struggles and societal inequalities.

Multicultural Perspective (C): A late 20th-century development, highlighting diversity, cultural awareness, and pluralism.