Marty Is Writing About Socialization from the Functionalist Perspective

question 55

Multiple Choice

Marty is writing about socialization from the functionalist perspective. Which of the following research questions will he probably use?

• A) How is gender socialization practiced in schools?
• B) How does socialization maintain social stability?
• C) Does socialization perpetuate social and economic inequalities?
• D) How are symbols used to socialize new players to a sports team?

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