Discussion
Who said, "Functionalism can indeed be interpreted as a conscious alternative to Marxism" ?
Answer: A
The statement is by W.G. Runciman. In his work on sociology and social theory, Runciman observed that functionalism can be read as a conscious alternative to Marxism, since it explains social order through the functions of institutions while Marxism explains it through conflict and class.
Robert K. Merton is wrong because he was a leading functionalist himself and is associated with manifest and latent functions. Oran Young is wrong because he is known for systems theory in international politics. David Easton is wrong because he is associated with the political system model and not with this remark about Marxism.
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