One of the Common Criticisms of the Functionalist Theory Is

question 78

Multiple Choice

One of the common criticisms of the functionalist theory is that it:

• A) is so focused on order and stability that it often ignores social change.
• B) is too focused on social change and often ignores social cohesion.
• C) often ignores the contribution of gender in understanding social change.
• D) often focuses too much on discrimination and inequality.
• E) is too focused on micro-level factors.

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Definitions:

Herfindahl Index

A measure of market concentration that squares the market share of each firm competing in the market and sums the resulting numbers, used to assess the competitiveness of a market.

Monopolistically Competitive

Refers to a market structure where many firms sell products that are similar but not identical, allowing for some degree of product differentiation and market power for each firm.

Price Control

Government-imposed limits on the prices that can be charged for goods and services in the market to control inflation and stabilize the economy.

Monopolistically Competitive

A market structure where many firms sell products that are similar but not identical, allowing for competition based on quality, price, and branding.