Given that cultural diffusion could upset the stability of a society, which perspective is most likely to argue that most cultures resist new cultural components that do not fit comfortably into their social system?

A. interactionist perspective
B. feminist perspective
C. functionalist perspective
D. conflict perspective


Answer: C

Sociology

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a. legitimizes b. undermines c. sanctifies d. creates

Sociology

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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