Which of the following thinkers give more primacyto society than individual in detrmining social pro...........

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Which of the following thinkers give more primacyto society than individual in detrmining social processes:

Karl Marx

Weber

Parsons

Merton

- Karl Marx:

- Emphasized the role of social classes and economic structures.

- Believed that society's material conditions influence individual behavior.

- Social processes are driven by societal structures rather than individuals.

- Max Weber:

- Focused on individuals and their actions.

- Known for the concept of "Verstehen," emphasizing understanding social action.

- Talcott Parsons:

- Known for structural functionalism, emphasizing social systems.

- Balances between society and individual, focusing on societal needs.

- Robert K. Merton:

- Known for theories on social structure, but also emphasized individual roles.

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