According to the functionalist perspective, what is the paramount functions performed by the family?

What will be an ideal response?


reproduction, regulation of sexual behavior, and affection and companionship.

Sociology

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A twelve-year old college student is an example of:

a. status dissonance. b. premature prestige. c. age inconsistency. d. status inconsistency.

Sociology

Durkheim would contend that the inevitable sorrows of life tend to be better handled by those living in family situations—as opposed to living alone

a. true b. false

Sociology

Among racial and ethnic groups, __________ report the highest rates of masturbation

(a) Asians (b) Latinos (c) African Americans (d) Whites

Sociology

Relative deprivation theory asserts that social movements are created by

a. those who are frustrated and discontented. b. those who possess the resources to make a social movement effective. c. those whose social context is structurally conducive to a social movement. d. those whose emotions have been stimulated to higher and higher levels of intensity. e. those in whom the crystallization phase has been successful.

Sociology