In the 60’s, functionalism came under criticism and theories focusing on individuals, their agency and relationships, came in favor. An example of this is Barth’s transactionalism. First, discuss the theoretical and societal reasons why functionalism fell out of favor. Then, summarize Barth’s theory of transactionalism. Lastly, evaluate Moberg’s critique of Barth’s transactionalism as it applies to unequal exchange (p. 219-222) Use a current example of unequal exchange to illustrate and support your evaluation.
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