Why Do Some Analysts (Especially Those Guided by the Structural-Functional

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Essay

Why do some analysts (especially those guided by the structural-functional approach) describe the family as "the backbone of society"? That is, what important things do families do for society? To what degree could other social institutions (including government) perform these tasks in place of the family?

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