What Is the Key Question Posed by the Functionalist Perspective

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Multiple Choice

What is the key question posed by the functionalist perspective?

• A)What are the functions of an institution or phenomenon that are not recognized or expected?
• B)Who benefits from the way social institutions and relationships are structured? Who loses?
• C)What function does a particular institution, phenomenon, or social group serve for the maintenance of society?
• D)How do people acquire a sense of who they are through interaction with others?

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Definitions:

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