Which of the following statements is true of the views supported by the functionalist theory?
A. Society is a complex system of interdependent parts that work together to ensure a society's survival.
B. Society has separate sections that work independently.
C. Gender inequality is the major source of inequality in society.
D. People act on the basis of the interpreted meanings attached to interaction with others.
E. People always separate their personal values, opinions, ideology, and beliefs from scientific research.
Answer: A
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b. did not level off until the 1980s. c. did not level off until the 1990s. d. has not leveled off.
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_____ theories assume that all societies follow the same path (from simple to complex)
a. Bilinear b. Trilinear c. Multilinear d. Unilinear