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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Absorption Costing

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Variable Costing

An accounting method that only includes variable production costs (direct materials, direct labor, and variable manufacturing overhead) in product costs and treats fixed overhead expenses as period costs.

Variable Costing Income

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