Briefly Describe How Contemporary Functionalists Address the More Recent Data

question 67

Essay

Briefly describe how contemporary functionalists address the more recent data showing that the family has been in decline since the nineteenth century.

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Definitions:

Shared Environment

Environmental factors that contribute to sibling similarities, including family background and childhood experiences.

Genetics

The examination of genetic inheritance and the differences in traits passed down through generations.

Gene Expression

How much a gene influences traits or outcomes.

Genotypic Manifestation

The physical or behavioral characteristics displayed by an individual resulting from its genotype.