Which of the following terms refers to the theoretical paradigm that holds that customs (social practices) function to preserve the social structure?
A. configurationalism, as illustrated in the works of Benedict and Mead
B. structural functionalism, as illustrated in the work of Radcliffe-Brown and Evans-Pritchard
C. Panglossian structuralism
D. synchronic functionalism
E. the Manchester school
Answer: B
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