According to the Functionalist Perspective, What Dysfunctions to Society Are

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Essay

According to the functionalist perspective, what dysfunctions to society are caused by prejudice and discrimination?

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Definitions:

Sound Wave

A type of wave that is an oscillation of pressure transmitted through a solid, liquid, or gas, composed of frequencies within the range of hearing and capable of producing a sound sensation.

Pressure Wave

A type of wave in which the oscillations occur in the direction of propagation, often found in sound waves.

Cochlea

A spiral-shaped, fluid-filled inner ear structure; it is essential for hearing as it transforms sound into nerve impulses.

Sensory Receptors

Specialized cells or nerves that detect changes in the environment and send signals to the brain.