The role of a social institution from a functionalist perspective is to
A. preserve autonomy.
B. meet basic social needs.
C. foster everyday behavior.
D. influence the masses.
Answer: B
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a. thanks them for pointing out inequality. b. labels them "revolutionaries" and uses force to stop them. c. labels them "freedom fighters" and provides avenues for equality. d. None of these.
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