Many functionalists argue that the symbolic world is the only world we can possibly know because the world around is always mediated by language,symbols,and communicative practices.

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Functionalists focus on the functions and purposes of social institutions and structures, rather than emphasizing the symbolic world as the only knowable reality. This perspective is more aligned with symbolic interactionism.

Many Functionalists Argue That the Symbolic World Is the Only