One of the Common Criticisms of Functionalist Theory Is That

question 10

Multiple Choice

One of the common criticisms of functionalist theory is that

• A) functionalists are too focused on order and stability and fail to understand social change.
• B) functionalists are too focused on social change and often ignore social cohesion.
• C) functionalists often ignore the contribution of gender in understanding social change.
• D) functionalists often focus too much attention on discrimination and inequality.
• E) functionalists are too focused on micro-level factors.

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