Which Sociological Insight Is Robert Merton Noted for Contributing

question 111

Multiple Choice

Which sociological insight is Robert Merton noted for contributing?

• A) Social unrest is the norm in European societies.
• B) Schools perpetuate the dominant ideology.
• C) Workers have a right to resist capitalist economic change.
• D) Social structures have both manifest and latent functions in society.

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