Discussion
Merton is of the opinion that :
Answer: D
Merton held that the postulates in functionalism are little more than articles of faith.
In Social Theory and Social Structure, Merton criticised three postulates of earlier functionalism: functional unity (every part is functional for the whole system), universal functionalism (all standardised forms have positive functions), and indispensability (every institution is indispensable). He argued they were assumed rather than shown.
The other three options state exactly these postulates, which Merton rejected, so they cannot be his opinion.
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