The functionalist view emphasizes that __________
A) traditionally, women performed the instrumental tasks
B) assigning work tasks by sex created a smoothly functioning society
C) distinct sex roles have never facilitated social stability
D) the biological differences between males and females demands differing work from the sexes
Answer: B
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