How Did Functionalist Theory in Sociology Support the Status Quo

question 1

Multiple Choice

How did functionalist theory in sociology support the status quo?

• A) It supported the idea that complementary sex roles in families and in society are socially required.
• B) It argued that governments should monitor sexual function in their citizens to ensure a productive labor force.
• C) It helped fund far-right political organizations that supported "family values."
• D) It claimed that bisexuality is a deviance that must be medically and psychiatrically treated.

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