Some Functionalist Sociologists Argue That It Is Important to Make

question 41

Multiple Choice

Some functionalist sociologists argue that it is important to make fundamental cultural changes to save the family. Which of the following is one of the changes they wish to make?

• A) reorganize the welfare system to support all families, regardless of the number of parents present in the household
• B) put less emphasis on individual interests and happiness and more on family responsibility
• C) put more emphasis on individual happiness because "a happy parent is a good parent"
• D) reevaluate and revise the functions of the family to better represent the issues that families face in the twenty-first century

Analyze societal and personal factors influencing decisions around parenthood.

Recognize the psychological impacts and societal perceptions of advancing maternal age.

Understand different types of adoption processes and their psychological effects.

Examine the reasons behind the trend of delaying parenthood.

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