In advanced industrial societies, families serve all of the following functions EXCEPT:

a. sexual regulation

b. economic and psychological support.
c. provision of social status.
d. guaranteed reproduction.


d

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of those who work. Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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