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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