Which Sociological Perspective Notes the Ways in Which the Family

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which sociological perspective notes the ways in which the family gratifies the needs of its members and contributes to the stability of society?

• A) functionalist perspective
• B) conflict perspective
• C) interactionist perspective
• D) feminist perspective

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Definitions:

Social Structures

The complex framework of societal institutions (such as economies, governments, and social norms) and the hierarchical relationships and roles within this framework that organize a society.

Action Systems

Conceptual frameworks used in social sciences to analyze the structured processes through which individuals and groups engage with their environment.

Modernist

Pertaining to a cultural and artistic movement that embraces innovation and a break from traditional forms and structures.

Postmodernist Debate

A discourse questioning the foundations of modern thought, emphasizing subjectivity, relativity, and the fragmentation of cultural norms and structures.