Structural functionalist theory focuses on:

A. social interaction between family members and other groups and is concerned with the meanings and interpretations that people have.
B. gender as the central concept for explaining family structures and family dynamics.
C. the distinct stages of families and family members with their set of tasks, roles, and responsibilities.
D. a belief that all social institutions, including the family, exist to fill a need in society.


Answer: D

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