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The structural functionalist theory, rooted in British social anthropology, aims to address the shortcomings of earlier theories by emphasizing the role of social structures in maintaining societal order. Key figures like Émile Durkheim and Alfred Reginald Radcliffe-Brown contributed to the understanding of social solidarity and the functions of individuals within society. The theory has been critiqued for its application in colonial contexts, particularly in African societies, where it was seen as a tool f
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