Arrange the following theorists chronologically.
A. Functionalist-Durkheim
B. Open System Theory-Bertanlaffy
C. Symbolic Interactionist-Mead
D. Conflict Theorist-Weber
E. Conflict Theorist-Marx
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct option is D

The correct chronological order is:
1. E: Karl Marx (1818-1883), conflict theorist who focused on class struggles.
2. A: Emile Durkheim (1858-1917), a functionalist sociologist who explored social order and cohesion.
3. D: Max Weber (1864-1920), also a conflict theorist, who emphasized authority and bureaucracy.
4. C: George Herbert Mead (1863-1931), symbolic interactionist focusing on social interaction and the self.
5. B: Ludwig von Bertalanffy (1901-1972), who developed Open System Theory applied to biology and social sciences.
Information booster:
1. Marx and Weber both contributed to conflict theory but approached it differently, with Marx focusing on economics and class, and Weber on authority.
2. Durkheim's work focused on how societies maintain social order.
3. Mead emphasized the development of the self through social interaction.
Additional Knowledge:
· Open System Theory by Bertalanffy highlighted the interdependence of parts within a system, such as in biology or sociology, where the interaction of individuals forms a complex social system.
Key Points:
· Conflict theorists like Marx and Weber focused on power structures and inequality.
· Durkheim emphasized the need for social cohesion through shared values and institutions.
· Bertalanffy's Open System Theory is applicable in both biological and social sciences.