Structure Functionalism Is Based on the Idea That Society Is

question 18

Multiple Choice

Structure functionalism is based on the idea that society is similar to the human body in that it has various parts that need to work together for it to be healthy. This is called what?

• A) organic analogy
• B) natural analogy
• C) anatomical analogy
• D) functional analogy

---

Definitions:

Liberal Ideologies

Political and social philosophies that emphasize individual rights, democracy, equality, and the welfare state, supporting change in the social, political, and economic realms.

Conservative Ideologies

Political beliefs that emphasize tradition, the importance of order, and resistance to rapid change in society or governance.

Contemporary Americans

Refers to the current population of the United States, often in the context of discussing their social, political, and economic conditions and behaviors.