Question

Fundamental presupposition: All social phenomena emerge from the actions and interactions of individuals who are choosing in response to expected additional benefits and costs to themselves. Give an example of social behavior or a social situation that seems inconsistent with this fundamental presupposition. Explain specifically why you think it could be inconsistent.

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This idea seems very particular according to given statement. all social activities related to individual are design to benefit them. Every action and interaction of individuals is in such a way designed to get more benefits from their activities. for example people living in society go out for picnic or any social events always seek benefits of going there. They seek to find benefits of picnic like freshness of mind, relaxation, meeting different culture people etc. so action followed benefits. this idea seems reasonable on account of self benefits but not in every case.
here I cover one more example that would consistent with this phenomena or statement , attending a funeral and condolence meeting of relatives or friends it will not provide any benefits to concern person attending funeral or condolence meeting it is his/her duty or obligation to be done to favor other or realize one’s the we are standing by them in such pathetic situation. it will not cost to us but it is cost to one who left one of beloved one.
According to me no action of an individual is devoid of benefits or cost it is like a win lose situation. In social interaction one wins other loose or other win and one loose. We cannot separate these social phenomena from our daily life.