Critics of the Structural-Functional Perspective on Socialization Argue That It

question 18

Multiple Choice

Critics of the structural-functional perspective on socialization argue that it:

• A) ignores the fact that socialization may teach people to accept inequality.
• B) does not acknowledge the role of socialization in establishing social order.
• C) only focuses on the individual and does not address how socialization works for society.
• D) places too much emphasis on how socialization reinforces inequality.

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Definitions:

Preferred Stock

A class of ownership in a corporation that has a higher claim on assets and earnings than common stock and typically does not have voting rights but has a fixed dividend.

Common Stock

A type of equity security that represents ownership shares in a corporation, providing voting rights and entitling the holder to a share of the company’s success through dividends and/or capital appreciation.

Treasury Stock

Shares that were once part of the outstanding shares and were bought back by the company.

Preferred Stock

A class of ownership in a corporation with a priority claim on assets and earnings before common stock.