What Is a Major Criticism of the Functionalist Perspective of Families

question 74

Multiple Choice

What is a major criticism of the functionalist perspective of families and marriage?

• A)It ignores the power differentials in a relationship where one party is economically dependent on the other.
• B)It fails to acknowledge the role of socialization in family and marriage.
• C)It underemphasizes the economic, social, and cultural functions of the family.
• D)It focuses too much on family dysfunctions.

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