The Statement "The Family Serves a Number of Purposes in Society

question 3

Multiple Choice

The statement "The family serves a number of purposes in society" is a part of which of the following theories of the family?

• A) Rational choice
• B) Symbolic interactionist
• C) Conflict
• D) Structural-functionalist

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Definitions:

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