Which Sociologist Has Noted That the Functionalist Perspective's Emphasis on Stability

question 65

Multiple Choice

Which sociologist has noted that the functionalist perspective's emphasis on stability and the conflict perspective's focus on change reflect the contradictory nature of society?

• A) Émile Durkheim
• B) Ferdinand Tönnies
• C) Ralf Dahrendorf
• D) Talcott Parsons

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