Is structural functionalism still applicable in today's society why or why not?

First, we must define structural functionalism: It is a framework that seees society as a complex system whose parts work together to promote solidarity and stability. This approah has a broad focus on the social structures that shape society as a whole and believes that society has evolved like organisms.

Now that we have a functional definition, we can proceed to the varied opinions that may exist on this issue.

Answer 1: Yes, Certainly

Many of the agencies and governing bodies that exist today have been developed as a direct result of the needs of the society in which they are found. As society has changed, the older agencies begin to take on new roles that fill the niches now created.