Which sociological perspective would likely contend that the role of the mass media is to provide socialization, enforce social norms through public events, and create social stability and cohesion through collective experiences?
A. interactionist perspective
B. conflict perspective
C. feminist perspective
D. functionalist perspective
Answer: D
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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a) that sex is biological. b) that sex is social. c) the intersex nature of sex. d) that the age at menarche is increasing. e) that the role of biology in sex is minimal.
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