Professor Lyman Believes That Social Change Is All About Maintaining

question 21

Multiple Choice

Professor Lyman believes that social change is all about maintaining order in society.He believes that everything in society has a function and that each institution works together to maintain balance and harmony.Which sociological theory do Professor Lyman's beliefs align with?

• A) conflict theory
• B) functionalism
• C) feminist theory
• D) classist theory

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