According to the functionalist perspective, an aspect of social life would be passed on from one generation to the next if it

A. enhances impression management.
B. is dysfunctional.
C. promotes value consensus among members of a society.
D. can be used by one group to subjugate another group.


Answer: C

Sociology

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What will be an ideal response?

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word.

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