Which of the Following Is a Key Assumption of Functionalism

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a key assumption of functionalism?

• A)If a social phenomenon exists and persists, it serves a positive function is society.
• B)Racism offers a justification for racial inequality.
• C)The stigmatized identity is an inevitable part of social interaction.
• D)Instability characterizes social groupings.

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Definitions:

Loanable Funds

The funds available for borrowing in the financial markets, involving the lending and borrowing between savers and borrowers, which determines the equilibrium interest rate.

Domestic Investment

The total amount of resources invested in the production of goods and services within a country’s borders.

Net Capital Outflow

The purchase of foreign assets by domestic residents minus the purchase of domestic assets by foreigners.

Net Capital Outflow

The difference between the purchase of foreign assets by domestic residents and the purchase of domestic assets by foreigners; it can be positive (net outflow) or negative (net inflow).