Following structural-functional theory, the family

a. operates to perpetuate social inequality.
b. is important enough to be called the backbone of society.
c. encourages patriarchy.
d. All of these responses are correct.


b

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A) White flight B) Integration C) Gentrification D) Re-gentrification

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a. 0.50 b. 0.25 c. 1.00 d. 0.75

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A. quantitative B. content C. survey D. qualitative

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Which perspective would study how "welfare scapegoating" ignored federal handouts to individuals and families?

A. Feminist B. Interactionist C. Functionalist D. Conflict

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