A Common Criticism of Functionalist Theory Is That It

question 19

Multiple Choice

A common criticism of functionalist theory is that it:

• A) is too focused on social inequalities and not enough on the abilities of people who are elderly
• B) paid too little attention to the inevitable mental and physical decline of people who are elderly
• C) unrealistically assumed that people who are elderly could play an active part in defining their own role
• D) had no support in research
• E) emphasized the need for people who are elderly to adjust to existing conditions rather than participate in changing them

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