Explain the functionalist perspective and explain, with an example, what functions are
What will be an ideal response?
every part of society has a function (purpose) to reproduce society (or keep society in equilibrium and balance). Example: a function of education is to transmit knowledge.
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One kind of reason suicide committers give for their action is a surrealistic view of reality
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
According to Fox and Levin's article about serial murder, the number of
unsolved homicides surged from several hundred per year in the early 1960's to several thousand per year in the 1980's. Indicate whether the statement is true or false
In the __________ view, the ruling class rules by controlling political officials and institutions through money and influence.
A. order model B. instrumentalist C. structuralist D. pluralist
During the first six months of their marriage, Sarah noticed that her husband Keith's behavior was starting to hurt her. It irritated her that Keith made the decision to buy an expensive car without consulting her. She hated the fact that Keith spent too much time partying with his friends and sometimes he drove back home drunk. Sarah finally started thinking about divorce when she didn't receive any emotional support from Keith when her father passed away. In the context of the process of uncoupling, Sarah is most likely in the ________ phase.
A. recognition B. postdissolution C. action D. discussion